Two down one more to go

A couple of blogs ago I said that I was reading three books and going to try to draw some parallels between the three main characters who are women. The first book finished was the Lifeboat by Charlotte Rogan, the second book a finished was The Secret Lives of Dresses, by Erin McKean and the third book is Mainstreet, by Sinclair Lewis. Two are set in the early 1900's and the third Secret Lives of Dresses, is set modern America, but involves vintage dresses. I just finished reading this book and it was a pretty easy read.

The main character is Dora, who is supported by a group a strong women, who help mold her into who she is to become. I do have to say that though I loved the idea of a story behind each dress, I was not sure where it lead to much like Dora until the end of hte book. I also thought some of the stories behind the dress were quite lengthy, giving me the feeling that they were there to meet a page quota. That being said it was a good book.

I have just started the third book and find myself with another strong woman, faced with choices that are not usually open for woman in this setting. I will know more when I finish which shoud be sometime this week or possible next week, as I am not 100% and reading is tiring. If my dog will allow me to sit in peace outside and soak up sunshine I may get more read. 

We will see where we get because I would really love to compare all three main characters.

LIfeboat

I am almost finished my Book Club book, Lifeboat by Charlotte Rogan. I am not sure the comparison of this book with the others that I mentioned that I would be reading but it does involve a young woman in the early 1900's, who through a weird circumstance finds her in the company of at least 36 people in a lifeboat after their boat catches on fire and sinks. There is much speculation and much bitterness about who is on this raft that should not have been on the raft. Death and forced death puts in the present day situation of our girl in prison with some of the other women for murder.

We have a mix of young and old, dependent and independent woman, and a few men that we meet. There are several people that we do not meet, but are noted as disappearing.

 Maybe when I get to the end of the book all will be explained. It also makes me think, what would I do if I were on a boat loaded to capacity with people with other people trying to get on. Would I be like Mr. Hardie and move them away with an oar or would I implore him to take them on, knowing we would sink? Would I be whiney or strong? Would I challenge Mr. Hardie? Who knows what you would do in a seemingly hopeless situation.

MAybe I will compare Grace to the other two books, once I read about their characters.

Sick and tired

So I cannot write or read because I have a cold that is making my eyes hurt so I guess I eill start reading as soon as I can see straight. It has taken me five minutes to write this.