A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A USA TODAY BESTSELLER A PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER A NATIONAL INDIEBOUND BESTSELLER An unforgettable novel by Kristina McMorris, inspired by a stunning piece of history. 2 CHILDREN FOR SALEThe sign is a last resort. It sits on a farmhouse porch in 1931, but could be found anywhere in an era of breadlines, bank runs and broken dreams. It could have been written by … era of breadlines, bank runs and broken dreams. It could have been written by any mother facing impossible choices.
For struggling reporter Ellis Reed, the gut-wrenching scene evokes memories of his family’s dark past. He snaps a photograph of the children, not meant for publication. But when it leads to his big break, the consequences are more devastating than he ever imagined.
For struggling reporter Ellis Reed, the gut-wrenching scene evokes memories of his family’s dark past. He snaps a photograph of the children, not meant for publication. But when it leads to his big break, the consequences are more devastating than he ever imagined.
Inspired by an actual newspaper photograph that stunned the nation, Sold on a Monday is a powerful novel of love, redemption, and the unexpected paths that bring us home.
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An easy and quick read, a few twists but mostly predictable. Not enough material to attach it to the time period within which it is set, somewhat timeless, but not in an entertaining way.
Moves fast, a nice, by the pool summer read.
I was initially disappointed that the newsman didn’t not search for the original children he’d photographed. I kept wondering what happened to them.
Some of the characters were stereotypical which took away some of the anticipation of the conclusion. The awareness of the inequality of the 1930’s too sadly is still apparent in 2020 with such gaping disparity between the 1% and the working poor.
Didn’t think it was well written. Plot was original though.
The cover of this book grabbed me and didn’t disappoint. An interesting premise and well written. I enjoyed the characters, even though at times the book seemed a bit slow. Recommend to anyone who enjoys a heart-tugging story with a satisfying ending.
IT MOVED SLOWLY AND I DIDN’T FINISH IT.
.. Story was a bit slow moving. Interesting bud not memorable.
This book is a delightful store of life in Newport, Rhode Island during the Gilded Age. The description of The Breakers, a Vanderbilt “cottage,” is excellent. Fun leisure reading.
Story line was poorly developed. Characters were one dimensional. A lot of drama over nothing. A waste of time. Before We Were Yours dealt with this subject in a more believable,poignant , and original way.
This book was a very easy read, but I was expecting more out of the story based on the cover and on the hype that was given by many readers before I read it. I still enjoyed reading this book, it just wasn’t what I was expecting. That being said, I think you should pick up a copy and read it, decide for yourself!
The book was good. The ending fell apart. Spoiler. A fairytale ending
I’m not exactly sorry I read it but found it a unrealistic. A totally fictionalized story about a real-life photograph and the sad realism about a time in America that the picture represents. Would have far preferred some genuine accounts of real families who felt desperate enough to sell their children.
Reporter, picture of children for sell, wrong picture, children sold, mistakes, getting the children back.
This book plodded along., characters were not well developed, very shallow.Glad I finished it…could not recommend.
Fast start, then slowed down (almost quit reading when it looked like was going to be a romance). Then it picked up and held interest.
It was not what I expected. It did show the tragedy of the depression and how families were affected.
Certainly not a show stopper and would consider this after reading something on the heavy side. Simple and predictable.
A good story about the depression, but the characters are rather flat and it’s overly wordy. I would not recommend.
Just a story. Nothing exceptional. Not a lot of history about the Depression. Predictable love story.
Thin, obvious, easy read.
Turned out to be only a sample…not an actual book.