Aftershocks
by William Lavender
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Set against the backdrop of the devastating 1906 San Francisco earthquake, this novel tells the story of the daughter of a prominent physician, who is determined to live the life she chooses in spite of family secrets, acceptable roles for women, scandal, racism, and even romance.

 

I love the story so far! Usually I don't get very far into books that are set so far back in time. I love the concept of Jessie writing in her diary, and then it switching to 3rd person. Can't wait for tomorrow!

Wow This book seem's like it will be a great book to read! I look forward to reading more aobut the book!

Wow! I already LOVE this book! I am definitely going to have to buy this book. We're barely into it, and I already feel like I am right beside Jessie in her room! What do you think about this book so far?

My prediction, from reading the first excerpt, is that aftershocks will be a really good book. Jessie, thhe main character, has a lot of will power and she is determined and any book that has a character like that is usually interesting.

S.A.

This excerpt sounded OK, but I might not get this book... I usually don't tend to get that interested in books set in different time periods, although I don't know why.
I do, however, like her reason for wanting to become a doctor... I wonder if her little sister will often be mentioned throughout the book.

I love books like this they take you back to a time we weren't around and puts fictional story lines in it. this book has a strong plot so far. i think it will be very good can't wait for the next part.

Wow! This book is getting very intresting. I can relate to Jessie a little bit. I can't wait to read tomorrow's exerpt. I bet it will be just as good.

S.A.

the subject says it all! its okay, im not very into it. i almost didnt read todays excerpt, but i did anyway. k bye.

I can almost feel how Jessie is feeling because my older brother doesn't think I can do a lot of thing because I'm a girl and also because I'm smaller than most girls my age. We fight a lot over things like professions that I can't apply for.

I think this book is showing just how far girls have come with what they can do with there lives.

A very good read.

linda, i do agree with u on that one. women have come a long way since back then when we didnt have equal rights. good point

Wow I love this book I just can't get enough! At first I didn't know if I would like it but I love it! I can't pick just one thing I like, I just love it all! I can't wait till tommorow!