The Giver of Stars

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Pat Bennett This is not the first time recently where two or more books have been written about the same subject. I have read several recently. I’d like to think …moreThis is not the first time recently where two or more books have been written about the same subject. I have read several recently. I’d like to think that the universe felt these stories should be told and gave the idea to more than one person to make sure they were told. Much better than accusing an author of plagiarism. (less)
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Larry Fontenot Yup! That's exactly how I read it. The sisters long suspected that Clem killed their mother, and given their anger and Verna obviously pregnant by Cle…moreYup! That's exactly how I read it. The sisters long suspected that Clem killed their mother, and given their anger and Verna obviously pregnant by Clem, they were probably easily convinced to help the woman who finally rid them of their father. The opening prologue obviously shows Margery hitting Clem with a book, though which book is unspecified. But Margery then quickly rode off and had no idea the Clem had probably fallen against a boulder and died. That's the way I read it.(less)
Danielle I have read both books. Most of the books I read are historical fiction, leaning heavily in WW2 which share similar terrors and atrocities of Hitler a…moreI have read both books. Most of the books I read are historical fiction, leaning heavily in WW2 which share similar terrors and atrocities of Hitler and the Nazi regime. Even if the people and places are different, the theme of horrors are similar, and I find that most are valuable reads. The takeaway from Book Woman for me was the history of the Blue people of Kentucky. For me, the pack library was just the backdrop. In Giver of Stars, the issues were totally different with the same backdrop. Reading Giver I never felt I was reading a “stolen” story. I read about 40 books a year and feel that both are worth reading. (less)

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