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brooke_city's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A quiet book. The driving plot is the comraderie between the women. Their conversations are natural. Humorous. Endearing. It's how we Black women talk to each other, be there and support.
I hadn't ever thought about how Black women would keep their hair up during war-time and far from home. Setting up a salon on base was a magic moment.
All of them blossomed in their own way.
Read via audiobook. Robin Miles, excellent as always.
I hadn't ever thought about how Black women would keep their hair up during war-time and far from home. Setting up a salon on base was a magic moment.
All of them blossomed in their own way.
Read via audiobook. Robin Miles, excellent as always.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Sexism
Minor: War and Death
vel629vet's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
I wanted this to be amazing, and while the context and concept was incredible, the writing was not. While the flow improved in the second half of the book, I never felt a true depth in any of the 3 heroines. Any distinguishing character traits were very circumstantial rather than fully developed.
This book did, however, peak my interest in learning more about black women who served in the world wars. Again, I loved the concept and the history. I wish I had loved the prose.
Thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing!
This book did, however, peak my interest in learning more about black women who served in the world wars. Again, I loved the concept and the history. I wish I had loved the prose.
Thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Homophobia, Hate crime, War, Sexism, and Death
55_sallymander's review
adventurous
informative
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
3 stars, Inspiring WW2 Veterans
WOMEN OF THE POST
by JOSHUNDA SANDERS
A lot of readers may not be aware of the role of African American women in WW2. Their stories are inspiring. They wanted "fair work, for a fair wage," which is all anyone wants.
I especially liked the core four characters, Judy, Mary Alyce, Stacy, and Bernadette. Their job was sorting mail for the many service personnel stationed overseas was overwhelming and amazing.
Some areas of the story were a touch unbelievable, but the story flowed together well.
I received this complimentary copy of #WomenOfThePost from #HarlequinTradePublishers #NetGalley I was not obligated to post a review. #multicultural #WWII #WW2 #DiverseReads #DiverseAuthor #DiverseFiction
WOMEN OF THE POST
by JOSHUNDA SANDERS
A lot of readers may not be aware of the role of African American women in WW2. Their stories are inspiring. They wanted "fair work, for a fair wage," which is all anyone wants.
I especially liked the core four characters, Judy, Mary Alyce, Stacy, and Bernadette. Their job was sorting mail for the many service personnel stationed overseas was overwhelming and amazing.
Some areas of the story were a touch unbelievable, but the story flowed together well.
I received this complimentary copy of #WomenOfThePost from #HarlequinTradePublishers #NetGalley I was not obligated to post a review. #multicultural #WWII #WW2 #DiverseReads #DiverseAuthor #DiverseFiction
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, War, and Racism
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