The picture bride was a insightful narrative based off a historical period and culture that I honestly not familiar with at all. In fact, I don't believe I had even heard of a picture bride prior to reading this book. After reading, I have to say that the concept of a picture bride was intriguing to read about, but also frightening--learning that so many women travel so far just to be misled and/or mistreated.
I will preface this by saying that I am not a big historical fiction reader, so this story wasn't primarily written for a reader like me. With that said, I didn't feel as strong of a connection to our main character, Willow, as I had hoped going in. Perhaps it was the style of writing, or maybe it was just me not being as used to reading in this genre.
Having said that, I enjoyed following Willow's overall journey from Korea to Hawaii. It was a very thoughtful tale.
I will preface this by saying that I am not a big historical fiction reader, so this story wasn't primarily written for a reader like me. With that said, I didn't feel as strong of a connection to our main character, Willow, as I had hoped going in. Perhaps it was the style of writing, or maybe it was just me not being as used to reading in this genre.
Having said that, I enjoyed following Willow's overall journey from Korea to Hawaii. It was a very thoughtful tale.