I haven't received the book yet. I just received notice I had won. 7/14/11
Still haven't received it. 8/17/11
I still have not received this. I did get a message awhile back from the person listing the giveaway that mentioned the release date had been changed, so hopefully soon. 8/29/11
Well it looks like it was published September 1st, so hopefully it will arrive soon.
Still have not received my copy. 9/14/11


****Now Amazon shows the release date as November 1st****

Well after over 3 Months, I final More...

I received the book for free through Goodreads First Reads Giveaway

I was happy when I won this book because I am studying this era in my History Lectures so it helped me with some of my work.

I enjoyed this book. It has a lot of twists.

The main character goes through a lot, which helps the flow of the book and helps make the book work.

The characters are developed nicely and also help with the stories dynamics.

Ruth is well worth a read.

Upon receiving this novel this morning and by observing the blurb i am apsolutely facinated & intregued by it, hence i cannot wait to start reading. It appears to be a novel that it society & family driven that ecompases some of the hardships that i encountered in 'The Help' as it is set during a very difficult time of civil rights & women's movements during the 1950's.

After reading this novel i was completely mesmirised and overwhelmed by Marlene Lewis' style & writing which wa More...

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Jan 7: Full review coming soon. I just finished this. Couldn't put it down! It's a combination of family saga and historical fiction with the same feeling that I got from the Poisonwood Bible! Wow!
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We are the product of our times.

The book in one sentence: Ruth faces trial and tribulation while discovering the truth about herself and her family in Papua New Guinea.

My thoughts: This is inspiring, is historical, and it hits home. Ruth by Ma More...

This story is set between the lush coffee plantations of Papua New Guinea and the outback of New South Wales. It commences in the 1950s and covers the period leading up to independence for Papua New Guinea. However, it only touches tantalisingly on the changing relationship between the native population and their Australian `Masters'. Where this is covered it is very interesting and arguably would make for a better novel if there was more of this content.

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I have to admit, when I started out reading this book, I wasn't particularly looking forward to it. I'd just finished a load of sci-fi and fantasy and was very much in the mood for some more, and the blurb of this made me think it was going to be very depressing.
Whilst Ruth has a hard life - sometimes her misfortune just seems a little over the top - the book is not necessarily a depressing read. I actually really enjoyed it, the writing style was good and the story well developed, with some dar More...

I read pretty much all of this book in a night, some of that was due to insomnia but a lot of it was because it's a very well written and enjoyable book. Although I am very glad that I am not friends with Ruth, because in the main, it's a good way to get yourself killed, arrested or into a plane crash.

Marlene S. Lewis' story is deep, frequently heart-wrenching and full of characters that you can empathise with or despise. It's these characters that drive the story so forcefully onwards and ensur More...

How exciting - I've won a copy of this book. Will read it and review as soon as it arrives! Thank you so much!

I can do nothing other than give this wonderful new book 5 stars. It twisted and turned constantly and I wondered just how much more poor Ruth could endure. If you enjoyed "A Thousand Splendid Suns", you'll enjoy this.

Being a gullible reader, the twisting plot often surprised me which made it all the more enjoyable!

If this is the caliber of the Goodreads Giveaways, I can't wait to read More...

I won my copy of this book through GoodReads First Reads Giveaways, in exchange for an honest review. So here goes...

I had a really good feeling about this book from the title, cover and blurb on the back. When I started reading I was a bit worried it might not live up to it's potential. At the beginning the book didn't seem to flow right to me. But before I knew it I was fully engrossed in the tragedy and journey of the story. I think the author got better and more confident at the book went on More...

I really enjoyed this book. It has plenty of twists and turns, making it hard to put down.
The main character goes through a huge amount, which could be a little too much to be believable but somehow this book makes it work.
The characters are well developed and as a result are as likable or as off-putting as they need to be for the part they play in the story.
Well worth a read.

I highly recommend this book for anyone

FTC: I received a free copy of this book and was not reimbursed in any other way.

absolutely wonderful, I couldn't put it down!

I received this book as an Advanced Readers Copy. I was a little confused at first because I wasn't sure what exactly was going on. But it only took me a few pages to become engrossed in the story. I grew up in the same time period so I could relate to a lot of what Ruth was going through. But then Australia and South Wales and the surrounding areas are different from anything I know about. There were so many ups and downs for the main character, just like life.
I really enjoyed the book and was More...

In compliance with FTC guidelines, I disclose that I received this book for free through Goodreads First Reads.

I thought the story was really good but the characters could've had more depth and the middle moved a bit slow. At times the writing felt abrupt and choppy.

I wasnt sure about this book at first. There were a few graphic parts in the beginning that I didnt like. After that, it got really good. An interesting story about a women who goes through ALOT in her life. Just when you think things cant get any worse for her, they do. This book shows her struggles and determination, which I really like. I like a book about a strong, independent, 'never give up', kind of girl. I enjoyed this book. Thanks Goodreads, for choosing me as a winner of this book!

excellent

what can i say, poor ruth goes through a great deal in here life, she has a very strong personality and will to succeed!
from being a young naive girl she grows into a very clever woman through her ordeals.
a very good read, glad i am not ruth though, i couldnt of taken all she went through!

Won in goodreads giveaway. Review coming soon. Still waiting for it to arrive as of 09/29, won on 07/14