The Postmistress in Pick-a-Shelf

Mar 22, 2010 Joanie rated it really liked it

Shelves: borrowed

First let me say that I'm trying to write this review with my almost 4 year old son sitting with me and asking me to type "lollipop" so forgive me if this makes no sense whatsoever.

I have to say I read this book somewhat reluctantly. My sister loaned it to me saying how great it was but I just didn't find myself in the mood to read it. After having it for two months I figured I'd better read it so I could return it to her. After reading 30 pages or so I found myself sucked in and glad I finally ...more

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Sep 17, 2009 Tara rated it really liked it

Shelves: first-look-book-club

I liked that the perspective was the American front before entering the war, it was a fresh perspective. The characters were well developed and each were strong in their own ways, three very different women all connected in one way. My only critique is that the ending felt unfinished, it may be different when it actually is published, I felt that similar to Frankie's news stories there was no follow up. No way to know what happened to the characters. Did they become friends and keep contact? Hmm ...more

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Jul 14, 2011 Katlyn rated it it was ok · review of another edition

I liked it decently enough while reading it, but afterwards I went back and reviewed some holes in the plot and loose ends in a book club meeting and ended up feeling less favorable about it.

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Oct 18, 2010 Tien rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: historical-fiction

It's a lovely story on life at times of war for 3 different women whose lives intersected in a small town. Iris James came to Franklin as the new Postmaster. Emma Fitch came as a new bride of the town doctor. Frankie Bard met Dr Fitch in London, witnessed directly the horrible impact of war, and came to Franklin with what she thought was her duty. We see how war, directly and indirectly, impacted on each of these women's lives. Mostly, this book is beautiful in its descriptive language, not only ...more

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Jul 27, 2011 Lanica rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: read-in-2011, reviewed, audiobooks, historical-fiction

This is a great example of 'Literary Fiction'. It's not suspense, adventure, romance, historical fiction...but has all those elements combined in a beautifully written story. I enjoyed the texture, teh words, the tension, the emotions...all of it. ...more

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Sep 28, 2009 Sara rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: historical, fiction, bn-first-look, read-2009

What a beautiful book! I received an early copy of this from Barnes and Noble and was excited as I started. I read this in one day...couldn't put it down!! What a beautiful story of three women intertwined during WW2. Highly recommend....4 1/2 stars! ...more

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