The Giver of Stars

I have to say, I love JoJo Moyes and I love her ability to tell stories. The depth and truth to her stories? It lacks. Let me explain: the Bookwoman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Richardson was immensely researched and beautifully raw. Do I think JoJo “stole” this book from kim? (See the buzzfeed drama) the answer is no. They are 2 different branches of the same tree that have grown differently and endured different lives. Do I think that it's questionable that this exact book, with its very original content and unique niche story location/historical plot came out a mere 5 months after the Bookwoman of Troublesome Creek? Yeah, I do. I have my reservations. I feel as though they should be read as a pair (Bookwoman first), so you get all of the good detail before a “spin-off” (giver of stars). Loved them both.