The narrative weaves together two distinct timelines that eventually converge:
“Powerful book about the many people, freed slaves, who were separated from family and community after the end of the Civil War.” The StoryGraph
Some critics, such as those at Colloquium , praise the "authentic and credible" character voices. However, a review from Big Little Literature suggests the dialect used for Black characters can occasionally feel like a "cliché".
Lisa Wingate’s (2020) is a compelling dual-timeline historical novel that explores themes of family, identity, and the enduring power of stories. Inspired by actual "Lost Friends" advertisements from post-Civil War newspapers, the book follows two parallel journeys in Louisiana separated by a century. Plot Summary
Reviewers from The StoryGraph and All About Romance highlight Wingate's use of real historical newspaper ads as "heart-wrenching" and "illuminating".
The narrative weaves together two distinct timelines that eventually converge:
“Powerful book about the many people, freed slaves, who were separated from family and community after the end of the Civil War.” The StoryGraph El Libro De Los Amigos Perdidos Lisa Wingate ...
Some critics, such as those at Colloquium , praise the "authentic and credible" character voices. However, a review from Big Little Literature suggests the dialect used for Black characters can occasionally feel like a "cliché". The narrative weaves together two distinct timelines that
Lisa Wingate’s (2020) is a compelling dual-timeline historical novel that explores themes of family, identity, and the enduring power of stories. Inspired by actual "Lost Friends" advertisements from post-Civil War newspapers, the book follows two parallel journeys in Louisiana separated by a century. Plot Summary such as those at Colloquium
Reviewers from The StoryGraph and All About Romance highlight Wingate's use of real historical newspaper ads as "heart-wrenching" and "illuminating".