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.
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