1894 and two families one white one black lead very different lives. Decades ago they were united in one household but marriage and domesticity have pushed them thousands of miles apart. The bonds of deep friendship, loyalty and love remain and that topic is one that was well enshrined throughout the story.
The other sad highlight is the racism that existed then and sadly more than a century later still exists today. Segregation was severe and the rules and laws existed to keep the black people of the country down and to make sure they stayed down. That more rebellions did not happen seems very strange because it was so obviously racist and mean and horrible.
The story is apart from highlighting the injustices of society then, was also about the intense loyalty and feelings that the two families had for each other despite the divide.
It was a solid emotional read for me.
Sent by Lake Union Publishing for an unbiased review, courtesy of Netgalley.
This is a timely story. Thank you for sharing it. It sounds really good.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Deb. Sounds like a timely novel. It also sounds like one I would like. I'm going to add it to my TBR list. Thanks for the rec!
ReplyDeleteI love books that discuss the injustices of society. This sounds like a really interesting read!
ReplyDeleteThis looks good and I love the cover!
ReplyDeleteThis does sound emotional--and so good! I am definitely interested in reading this one someday.
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