The Giver of Stars

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HER BEST NOVEL YET Inspiring and wildly romantic Utterly enchanting An entertaining, immersive and moving read. The Giver of Stars is rip-roaring popular fiction . . . but it is also a novel that celebrates education, intellectual curiosity and, above all, books and the knowledge, comfort, company and power that they can bring. Moyes shines a light on a historic footnote to pay tribute to women's work, endurance and female solidarity For years I've been a huge Jojo Moyes fan. It's such a great narrative about personal strength and really captures how books bring communities together, especially for these women who are completely bonded by their love of literature A genuinely entertaining book that's a perfect gift for people who need some escape from the everyday and just want to be absorbed in a really cracking story. Set in rural America in the 1930s, it's got a band of feisty characters who are funny and sweet with contemporary resonances to boot With characters so real they feel like dear friends and a compelling storyline, this is a beautiful, special novel. I loved it and didn't want it to end! What a wonderful novel. The Giver of Stars is the most sweeping, dramatic, richly evocative book, full of brilliantly feisty women. I whipped through the pages, utterly agog, pretty much feeling as though I was on a horse in 1930s Kentucky myself Epic Timeless, Jojo Moyes' greatest work yet, and one of the most exquisitely-written - and absolutely compulsory - novels about women ever told. Brilliant and perfect and will remind you of why you read; even of why you breathe Purest joy - even as it cheerfully breaks your heart. A go-get-em adventure about E Roosevelt's horseback librarians, it celebrates female friendship and the power of books Both a love letter to reading and a hymn to female friendship, this is a tale packed full of romance, tension, and brilliantly drawn characters. Pure pleasure I loved this dashing adventure set in 1930s Kentucky, America. Intensely moving and crammed with romance and emotion, this is a full-pack-of-tissues novel. Based on a true story of the real Horseback Librarians of Kentucky this was a truly joyous and divine read. The rich, determined, extraordinary characters consumed me. The history, the setting; everything about this glorious book is superb Dipped into this on Saturday and then simply couldn't put it down. Superb characters, great story and sense of place. For me, her best yet. And I wept buckets over Me Before You! Touching on the still-burning issues of control, violence, poverty and racism, Moyes has created a rollicking story that's perfect for long autumn nights. Enjoy . . . Misfit women rule in a beguiling tale of unlikely love. Moyes writes with warmth and intelligence . . . the most appealing thing about The Giver of Stars, however, is her wonderful way with romance. Delightful This blisteringly good novel is one to add to your basket quick smart Her best yet Jojo's characterisation is so vivid, and the insight into the gender and race discrimination of the 1930s is truly eye opening Her best book yet. It's a romance - but about female friends, the outdoors and the magic of reading Moyes' best yet . . . A stonker of a read. Laced with humour and heartache, it's addictive While her novel is set in the midst of the Great Depression, Moyes crafts a tale that's remarkably contemporary. Moyes depicts the courage and resourcefulness of these women in loving detail. A tribute not just to the brave women who brought the light of knowledge in dark times, but also to the rejuvenating bond of women's friendship. It's an extraordinary story. This is the best thing she has written since Me Before You. Moyes writes with gusto and compassion Based on a true story, this poignant novel is a celebration of strong women and friendship. With a fast-paced plot and intricate characters, fans of Moyes won't be disappointed She's done it again! Joyous. I loved this adventure story for girls for its plucky female characters and wonderful writing An inspiring, romantic tribute to female friendship and the power of books As passionate about challenging gender stereotypes as it is enthralling in narrative sweep Explores the interconnected lives of five women with honesty and hilarity With strong, memorable female characters and a sprinkling of men who can make a 'heart flutter like a clean sheet on a long line.' The Giver of Stars is a celebration of love, but also of reading, of knowledge, of female friendship . . . inspiring The Giver of Stars is the story of five extraordinary women and their remarkable journey through the mountains of Kentucky and beyond . . . a classic drama of loyalty, justice, humanity and passion Uplifting. One of Me Before You author Moyes's best novels A heart-wrenching love story, a nail-biting legal drama and a beautiful study of female friendship Jojo Moyes is on dazzling form This big-hearted tale will stay in your head long after you have finished reading it Moyes's book delivers evocative descriptions of the Kentucky landscape and rich historical detail. But it is in her compassionate portrayal of well-drawn characters that the novel's greatest strength lies Escapism in the form of adventure and sisterhood. This is a novel with real depth and feeling and touches on worker's rights, racism, environmentalism and education This tribute to female friendship and the joy of books is a compelling read A captivating tale of love, friendship and self-actualisation Escapism in the form of adventure and sisterhood. A novel with real depth and feeling. Empowering An exploration of people's cruelty and also their kindness The author of Me Before You pulls off a cracker with this stirring, exciting adventure story inspired by true events, in depression-era Kentucky, women find freedom and friendship by joining a brigade of horseback librarians Jojo Moyes is back with another page turner. Inspired by a remarkable true story, The Giver of Stars features five incredible women who will prove to be every bit as beloved as Lou Clark, the unforgettable heroine of Me Before You Joyous. Pucky female characters and wonderful writing. This is her best About five extraordinary women in 1920s Kentucky, who worked on horseback as travelling librarians An enthralling read based on a true story One to get lost in. Escape with this book and follow the story of five women who are embarking on a powerful journey - and refuse to obey any man's commands! A brand-new page-turner . . . based on a true story and tracks five feisty women living in America during the Great Depression Jojo Moyes is back with this tale based on the real-life horseback librarians of Kentucky Took me to the mountains of depression-era Kentucky where brave women librarians risked all to deliver books on horseback Celebrates the world of books . . . A fictional yarn about a quintet of extraordinary intrepid women from disparate backgrounds From the very first page, I was drawn into the world and the characters that Jojo Moyes has so carefully created A fabulous adventure story Praise for Jojo Moyes Moyes somehow manages to break your heart before restoring your faith in love Raw, funny, real and sad, this is storytelling at its best Immensely readable and enjoyable This truly beautiful story made us laugh, smile and sob like a baby - you simply have to read it Wonderfully written and completely engrossing, with exquisitely drawn characters in a brilliantly plotted narrative A heart-stopping read. Destined to be the novel that friends press upon each other Britain's best contemporary female author The storytelling treads the delicate balance between heartbreak and hope perfectly A triumph A tender, funny and hopeful look at love, grief and life. Bumper box of tissues required Joyful, with a pitch-perfect ending Julia Whelan is perfect as Alice Wright Concentrates on sisterhood and friendship A sweeping story of female friendship with a dash of romance, set in 1930s Kentucky Her writing is beautiful and whimsical with unique storylines Expand reviews