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Adele Myers

The Tobacco Wives

Adele MyersFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022

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Adele Myers

The Tobacco Wives

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

North Carolina • 1940s

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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The Tobacco Wives by Adele Myers is a historical fiction novel set in 1946 North Carolina, following young seamstress Maddie Sykes as she becomes entangled in the secrets of the Big Tobacco empire while navigating societal expectations in the post-WWII South, exploring themes of societal constraints, female empowerment, and the moral dilemma of uncovering uncomfortable truths. The book contains discussions of miscarriage and racism.

Mysterious

Contemplative

Dark

Suspenseful

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

4.0

25,767 ratings

68%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Reviews for Adele Myers' The Tobacco Wives highlight its evocative portrayal of 1940s North Carolina and its compelling female characters. Positive feedback praises its vivid historical detail and engaging narrative. However, some criticism points to predictable plot elements and a slow-paced start. Overall, it's appreciated for its exploration of complex social issues.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Tobacco Wives?

Readers who relish historical fiction with strong, complex female characters will find much to enjoy in Adele Myers' The Tobacco Wives. Fans of The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah and Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens will appreciate its rich storytelling and evocative setting in a Southern town post-WWII.

4.0

25,767 ratings

68%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

North Carolina • 1940s

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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