The Home for Unwanted Girls
The Home for Unwanted Girls
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Quebec, Canada • 1950s
2018
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Home for Unwanted Girls by Joanna Goodman follows a young woman in 1950s Quebec who is forced to give up her daughter due to societal pressures. The story explores the impact of this decision on both their lives, addressing themes of family, identity, and resilience amidst historical changes in the province's orphanage system.
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Review Roundup
The Home for Unwanted Girls by Joanna Goodman offers a poignant exploration of family, identity, and resilience. Readers praise its emotional depth and historical accuracy, though some note uneven pacing and predictability. Overall, it's a compelling and thought-provoking novel with strong character development and evocative storytelling.
Who Should Read The Home for Unwanted Girls?
A reader who would enjoy The Home for Unwanted Girls by Joanna Goodman appreciates historical fiction with emotional depth and complex family dynamics. Fans of Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline or The Alice Network by Kate Quinn will find its blend of history and personal struggle compelling.
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Novel • Fiction
Quebec, Canada • 1950s
2018
Adult
18+ years
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