Overall, what did you think of The Moonshine Women? For what audience would you recommend the book? (no spoilers in this topic, please!)
Truly enjoyed this story, the family, the events and history of Prohibition. Easy, quick read because one can become totally engaged! Such wonderful writing.
I loved the setting in the Ozarks and how they navigated the ruggedness, danger and overall survival in this time period. The characters are complex and I may not have always agreed with their choices, but I certainly understood why they made the choices they did.
if you enjoy historical fiction with strong and complicated female characters I think you will like this. If you enjoy stories set during Prohibition and the hidden operations that were created because of it. Or, if the portrayal of resilient women in a harsh world appeals to you, you may like this.
I very much enjoyed The Moonshine Women! The complex characters were developed beautifully and this is perhaps what I enjoyed most. The setting in the Ozarks (the flora, fauna and passing seasons) was so wonderfully described, that I felt transported there. This book grabbed me, right in the first chapter and continued to capture my interest.
This book would appeal to anyone who enjoys historical fiction and exciting plots!
I enjoyed reading about the Ozark Mountains as a setting. Books I have read before about the Prohibition period have always been in big cities. I never thought about this as a setting. I so appreciate when my world is expanded!
I think book clubs that like strong interesting female characters and historical fiction would enjoy this book.
I thought I’d like this book a reasonable amount. I wasn’t prepared to get completely invested and love it so much, but that indeed is what happened. The writing was beautiful with vivid imagery, and the storytelling evoked so many emotions.