The High Storrs Shadows

Birdie
The pacing was good, and there was no point at which I was bored with what was happening in the book, but, although obviously it was awful when she faced racism, I felt no connection with the characters or the story. The only time the book made me feel emotional was when the horse 'died' but then it was magically ok again just so there could be a happy ending! I know that makes me sound really grumpy, but I feel it would be more effective if he stayed dead (Sorry Mr Duke!)

Ilsa

Birdie
The pacing was good, and there was no point at which I was bored with what was happening in the book, but, although obviously it was awful when she faced racism, I felt no connection with the characters or the story. The only time the book made me feel emotional was when the horse 'died' but then it was magically ok again just so there could be a happy ending! I know that makes me sound really grumpy, but I feel it would be more effective if he stayed dead (Sorry Mr Duke!)

Ilsa