historical fiction
Amy's review
The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd is the story of a family in Charleston in the 1800s, told from the alternating points of view of one of the daughters, Sarah, and one of the slaves, Handful. I enjoyed getting to know the characters (a few of whom were real people!) and also learning about some of the grassroots efforts of abolition--both in the south and the north. It all felt very believable and the author seemed to stay true to the culture of the time.
I recently visited Charleston, SC and was able to picture the settings quite clearly. I also enjoyed learning more about Quakers after having learned a bit about them from the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon. All-in-all, this novel was educational while holding my interest. A good read and I will enjoy discussing in book club.
No comments:
Post a Comment