From the transcript of the " First Reads", there is no doubt the reader will be taken on an emotional and compelling journey. The author draws you in immediately to the heart break and mental anguish Pauline must face in the loss of her only son, Henry, after only a few months from birth. Now along with her husband Thomas, and three daughters, the need to move on and start a new life. Completely away from what the family has ever known and into the big City of Philadelphia. Set in a time of Pre World War I, The reader can feel and sense the tragedy behind as well as what maybe coming.
I did like the transcript but was not a fan of the writing style. I felt some of the sentences to be too long while not leading me into the story. Realizing that this was a rough draft, I can only critique a little. However, the author was able to capture the moment very eloquently.
I did like the transcript but was not a fan of the writing style. I felt some of the sentences to be too long while not leading me into the story. Realizing that this was a rough draft, I can only critique a little. However, the author was able to capture the moment very eloquently.