Sold on a Monday by Kristina McMorris
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Web ID: 16778393Amazing story
It all started when struggling journalist, Ellis Reed, snaps photos of two children beside a handwritten sign proclaiming “2 children for sale”. He takes the pictures because they evoke memories from his own childhood and has no intention of them ever being published. But, when his boss sees the pictures and they lead to Ellis’s big break, the pictures get published and attract far more attention than Ellis could have imagined. And the consequences of the pictures are far deeper than he could have predicted. Lillian Palmer is a secretary at the paper Ellis works for. Even though she’s dealing with secrets of her own, the plight of the children in the pictures captures her heart and attention. She teams up with Ellis to help this broken family and set things right, in any way they can. This heartbreaking story captured my attention from the first paragraph and didn’t let go. Kristina McMorris has a talent for telling a story so well that you find yourself experiencing it along with her characters. And her characters are amazingly complex, heroic, flawed, unique individuals. Sadly, this story was based on an all too real photo published just after The Depression. McMorris definitely did her research into the time and surrounding while bringing the story to life. I enjoyed every moment of this book and can’t wait to read more of her work.
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Absolutely Enjoyed This Book
Well written with engrossing characters and story line. You truly care about them. So much that I stayed up two hours past my regular bedtime to finish the book.
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Great story
I hope you’re happy! I can’t tell you how many times I uttered these words while reading this book. While Ellis Reed slowly climbs up his career ladder, the rungs that he has been using, are slowly falling apart. The year is 1931 and times are tough all around, as families struggle to stay afloat during the Great Depression. The uncertainty of their future had some desperate individuals searching for ways to survive another day while Ellis Reed was looking for something more. As a journalist, Ellis is searching for his “big break” as his rise to fame wasn’t coming fast enough for him. Armed with his camera and his knack for writing, Reed discovers his “big break” but unfortunately, things don’t go as planned. Not thinking about the repercussions of his actions, he takes a short-cut to secure his “big break,” which in turn, escalates matters. It’s not only Ellis who feels the impact of this fallout, but those he had dragged with him. Ellis walks along a thin line as he tries to right his wrong as the clock ticks. Images of the Great Depression flashed across my mind as I read this story. The desperation and the difficult times that individuals experienced brought deep connections to what played out in this story. I could understand Ellis’ actions as he strives to make a name for himself and later in the story, where some of those desires came from. I liked how as the story progressed, there were some surprises. A great story, I can see why this book is popular now. 4.5 stars A big thank you to Sourcebooks Landmark, Kristina McMorris and NetGalley for providing me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. #SoldOnAmonday #Net
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A very impactful story that is one of my favorite
“It started with a picture.” Sold on a Monday is a very emotional, powerful story set during the Great Depression. On a quest to right a wrong, the two main characters work together while battling their own, independent shame and guilt. Developed characters, good writing flow, layers of emotions, and well described scenes that give you a sense of the desperation of the time. I was engrossed in this revealing, powerful, and heartbreaking story that was inspired by an actual newspaper photo. This is a read that has stayed with me. While set in 1931, you can see similarities of current days economic struggles of single parents and/or immigrants that have been separated from their families. A very impactful story that is one of my favorite reads of the year.
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INSPIRING
Sold on Monday is a harrowing tale inspired by true events where one small sign forever changes the lives of so many people. The author does an amazing job at giving life a newspaper picture advertising the sale of children, life full of dynamic characters that grab you by your heartstrings. From the first page to the last I was completely involved and obsessed with this story. I also highly commend the author for giving a positive ending to a picture that most likely in reality did not end well. I highly recommend this book you will come away with a new outlook on a troubling time in US history.
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Decently evocative; could have been a bit grimmer.
I enjoyed this book. It was decently evocative of the time and place (Philadelphia and New York City in the early 1930s) and well written. Given the subject, it could have been a bit grimmer, but I’m not going to complain too much about a pleasant read! This review was based on an ARC ebook received in return for an honest and unbiased review
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Beautiful
This was heart wrenching but a great read. I would definitely recommend. Full of tension and despair yet satisfying. Thank you Netgalley for the ARC as always!
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good story
I read this book in one afternoon. I just got caught up in the story and couldn't put it down. The story has lots of twists and turns. It was very well written and well developed. I enjoyed the storylines and characters. I will be reading more by Kristina and recommend this book for a interesting read to anyone.
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