#6 NETGALLEY READ: MOCKINGBIRD SUMMER

📚 BOOK TITLE: Mockingbird Summer

📚 AUTHOR: Lynda Rutledge

📚 PUB DATE: 30th January 2024

📚GENRE: Historical Fiction|| Coming of age story

📚 THOUGHTS&OPINIONS:

Thank you Netgalley, the author and the publisher for this wonderful book.

Firstly I was captivated by the cover of the book, so simple yet it was able to draw me in.

Although I didn't experience the era in which this book was written, I could deeply grasp the heart-wrenching reality of segregation between whites and blacks. It's a profoundly saddening issue that left its mark on every part of the society, from churches and playgrounds to shops and schools.

As I delved deeper into the book, I found myself increasingly emotional, prompting me to set it aside at times to absorb the weight of the narrative.( I am very emotional 😪😓😭)

High Cotton,Texas is a town divided by a railroad track, with the Southside reserved for blacks and the Northside for whites. When America and her mom(blacks) come work for Corky's family, a lot of things are bound to change and indeed a lot of things changed.

My saddest moment in this book was when Mack lost his sight in one eye😥😓. It was a heartbreaking turn of events that left a lasting impact😭

Overall, I was impressed by the book's narrative, with its well-crafted characters and engaging storytelling. Despite not being my fave genre of choice, I found the book to be a pleasant surprise.

📚 Ratings: ⭐⭐⭐ 3 stars

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