Hang the Moon

by

Jeannette Walls

Should you read this book?

The best public reviews summarized for you.

Who is this book for?

  • Fans of historical fiction set in the American South.
  • Readers who enjoy strong female protagonists in traditionally male-dominated settings.
  • Those interested in stories about Prohibition and bootlegging.
  • People who like family sagas with plenty of drama and secrets.
  • Readers who enjoyed Jeannette Walls' previous works, especially The Glass Castle.

Who is unlikely to appreciate this book?

  • Those who prefer strictly realistic historical fiction without melodramatic elements.
  • Readers looking for deep character development and psychological insight.
  • People who dislike plots with numerous unlikely coincidences or events.
  • Those who are sensitive to depictions of dysfunctional families or domestic abuse.
  • Readers expecting a story closely mirroring Tudor history or Jeannette Walls' memoirs.

Things online reviewers enjoyed about this book

  • Engaging and propulsive storytelling that keeps readers hooked
  • Well-researched historical setting in Prohibition-era Virginia
  • Strong, complex female protagonist in Sallie Kincaid
  • Exploration of social issues like women's rights and Prohibition
  • Atmospheric writing that brings the setting to life
  • Incorporation of family drama and secrets
  • Fast-paced plot with plenty of action and twists
  • Touches on themes of justice, morality, and family loyalty
  • Inspired by real historical figures and events
  • Examines the negative impacts of Prohibition on communities

Things people didn't like as much about this book

  • Plot can feel convoluted or overly dramatic at times
  • Some find the characters underdeveloped or hard to connect with
  • Numerous improbable events and coincidences strain believability
  • Writing quality is inconsistent according to some readers
  • Pacing issues, with too many events happening in quick succession
  • Lack of nuance in portrayal of male characters
  • Overreliance on deaths and dramatic events to drive the plot
  • Some find it derivative of other historical fiction works
  • Ending feels unsatisfying or clichéd to some readers
  • Loose connection to Tudor history feels forced to some

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