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mylifeasjordanreads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
I loved this book! I had never head about this group of women before, and I am excited to dive into my own research. The author gave a lot of great resources to start with in her author's note.
This book starts by following Judy Washington in New York City. Her and her mother are doing back breaking labor for little to NO pay. Judy gets the chance to join the army, and she takes it with huge excitement about what she can learn about the world and what opportunities this could open up. All while this is happening, Judy's husband is also fighting in the war, but he has been too busy to write back to her. There are other great characters too, but Judy is my favorite! I loved reading about the relationship between her and her mother and I cried at almost every letter sent between the two of them. I will definitely be thinking about their relationship and their history for a long time. Now I'm going to watch the Six Triple Eight film!
Characters - 9.5/10 The relationships that developed between everybody over time, just really sets us all up to be emotionally connected to each one!
Atmosphere - 9.5/10 There were so many moments where I could feel and see and smell the scenes.
This book starts by following Judy Washington in New York City. Her and her mother are doing back breaking labor for little to NO pay. Judy gets the chance to join the army, and she takes it with huge excitement about what she can learn about the world and what opportunities this could open up. All while this is happening, Judy's husband is also fighting in the war, but he has been too busy to write back to her. There are other great characters too, but Judy is my favorite! I loved reading about the relationship between her and her mother and I cried at almost every letter sent between the two of them. I will definitely be thinking about their relationship and their history for a long time. Now I'm going to watch the Six Triple Eight film!
Characters - 9.5/10 The relationships that developed between everybody over time, just really sets us all up to be emotionally connected to each one!
Atmosphere - 9.5/10 There were so many moments where I could feel and see and smell the scenes.
Writing - 9/10 Sometimes this can go hand in hand with atmosphere. The writing created very vivid scenes for me. On top of that, the dialogue and the letters were amazing!
Plot - 8/10 I loved getting to see the stories and lives of these women. I never would have known about this group of women without this book, and I appreciate what I have learned from it. As far as fiction goes, I think there could have been a few more exciting moments, but still overall I enjoyed the plot.
Intrigue - 8.5/10 I did find myself thinking about this book a lot when I wasn't reading it. I didn't find the book to be super bingeable or anything which is fine.
Logic - 10/10 I trust that this was very well researched, and I love that the author specified what things were based off of and what she completely made up in her author's note. The characters acted logically as well.
Enjoyment - 9/10 I just really, really liked this book. :)
Plot - 8/10 I loved getting to see the stories and lives of these women. I never would have known about this group of women without this book, and I appreciate what I have learned from it. As far as fiction goes, I think there could have been a few more exciting moments, but still overall I enjoyed the plot.
Intrigue - 8.5/10 I did find myself thinking about this book a lot when I wasn't reading it. I didn't find the book to be super bingeable or anything which is fine.
Logic - 10/10 I trust that this was very well researched, and I love that the author specified what things were based off of and what she completely made up in her author's note. The characters acted logically as well.
Enjoyment - 9/10 I just really, really liked this book. :)
jrabz's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
gemmapz's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This book is beautifully written! The perspective of for women are well done and diverse. There is obviously history here that needed to be told and told well. We need more stuff like that. Uplifting and show us that people who are hidden from history should be given they due.
charmandoscuro's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jane_cs's review
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
gabbyjo's review
3.0
The story was good. The accuracy was off particularly because the author was writing about real people. I didn't like the direction of Charity Adams. She was a real living person who got married and had a family. The author chose to portray her as gay. I understand that this is historical fiction but when writing about real historical people, in my opinion, authors shouldn't take license to change their story to address an issue that the author feels should be addressed. In that case, create a fictitious character and address it that way.
Books are powerful mediums. For me after reading historical fiction, I look up events and people and expand my knowledge. I was aware of Charity Adams from another book and was bothered seeing the direction that the author went with Charity Adams.
Books are powerful mediums. For me after reading historical fiction, I look up events and people and expand my knowledge. I was aware of Charity Adams from another book and was bothered seeing the direction that the author went with Charity Adams.
kandacewithak's review
3.0
After reading this title, I am left thinking about whether or not a story really needs a climax because nothing really happened in this story.
Thematically, it has the potential to be a great story because it follows how an all Negro woman battalion help sort mail to increase morale during World War 2. Topics discussed include sexuality, racism, passing, and sisterhood. The historical piece is the most exciting because it really situates the story.
However, I got really bored towards the end. I no longer really cared for the characters or the story. Fortunately the pace was great so that it was a simple read. I do believe that this would be a great movie or series.
Thematically, it has the potential to be a great story because it follows how an all Negro woman battalion help sort mail to increase morale during World War 2. Topics discussed include sexuality, racism, passing, and sisterhood. The historical piece is the most exciting because it really situates the story.
However, I got really bored towards the end. I no longer really cared for the characters or the story. Fortunately the pace was great so that it was a simple read. I do believe that this would be a great movie or series.
glendareads39's review
5.0
"Everything in America, in life, made it clear that remembering one's place meant remembering your inferiority to anyone white."
"To be a Negro woman meant to cloak your true feelings behind a mask of pleasant, polite acceptance because no one cared if you felt otherwise."
Women of the post is a powerful, gripping, heartfelt and moving historical fiction novel about an all-Black Women's Battalion called the Six triple eight. The battalion was led by the first Black Woman Officer in the Women's Army Corps, Charity Adams. They sorted the postal mail and served during the World War II. Sanders highlights the resilience, courage and strength of Judy, Charity, Bernadette and Mary Alyce. It begins with a letter to a local newspaper written by Judy, she mentions that Black Women are being left out in the discussion of Black and Women's rights. Women of the post is about friendship, sisterhood, and self-discovery.
Thank you Hear our voices book tours and Joshunda Sanders for this important book. Women of the post comes out tomorrow, July 18.
"To be a Negro woman meant to cloak your true feelings behind a mask of pleasant, polite acceptance because no one cared if you felt otherwise."
Women of the post is a powerful, gripping, heartfelt and moving historical fiction novel about an all-Black Women's Battalion called the Six triple eight. The battalion was led by the first Black Woman Officer in the Women's Army Corps, Charity Adams. They sorted the postal mail and served during the World War II. Sanders highlights the resilience, courage and strength of Judy, Charity, Bernadette and Mary Alyce. It begins with a letter to a local newspaper written by Judy, she mentions that Black Women are being left out in the discussion of Black and Women's rights. Women of the post is about friendship, sisterhood, and self-discovery.
Thank you Hear our voices book tours and Joshunda Sanders for this important book. Women of the post comes out tomorrow, July 18.
sash_marguerite's review
4.0
Women of the Post focuses on the contributions of black women during World War II, which was fascinating. The story alternates between the perspectives of three women in the all-Black battalion of the Women's Army Corps. Their job was to sort through millions of pieces of backlogged mail, so soldiers and their families could communicate. This was also a story about female friendship, love, and belonging. The three narratives were woven very well.
I received a free copy of this book via Hear Our Voices Tours and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Hear Our Voices Tours and am voluntarily leaving a review.