August 6, 2020
Compelling Characters in The Great Alone (fiction) by Kristin Hannah and Educated (nonfiction) by Tara Westover
#throwbackthursday
I’m linking up today with Davida @ The Chocolate Lady’s Book Review Blog for
#throwbackthursday.
This year as part of Blog Audit Challenge 2020 I’m going back to update older review posts. On Thursdays, I’ll be re-sharing a few of these great reads, and today I’m sharing my reviews of The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah and Educated by Tara Westover, a focus on compelling characters…
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Two compelling characters…
Introduction:
Today I’m highlighting two compelling characters: Leni from The Great Alone (fiction) and Tara from Educated: A Memoir (nonfiction). Leni and Tara share some similar struggles and challenges. The two stories reminded me at times of The Glass Castle (charismatic yet unpredictable fathers, unstable homes, neglect, poverty) and Hillbilly Elegy (chaotic family life, nurturing grandparents)….a fascinating book club discussion could be centered around discussing the connections between these books and characters.
Continue here for my review of the Great Alone and Educated …
QOTD: Have you read The Great Alone or Educated or are they on your TBR?
I loved both of these books!
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Compelling stories!
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Both are still on my TBR
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I have read Educated by Tara Westover. Though a difficult read, it was definitely inspiring to learn about Tara’s journey. One of the best memoirs I’ve read 🙂
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She is amazing! 🙌😍
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I just finished The Great Alone and I am half way through Educated! Thanks for your review!
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You’re welcome! Thanks for stopping by and commenting! Happy reading!
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