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I received an advanced copy from Harper Collins in exchange for my review.
This is an historical fiction based on Hattie McDaniels life. Hattie was the first black female to win an Academy Award for her role in Gone With the Wind.
While the book is beautifully written and extremely hard to put down it still incorporates many important topics, many still seen today. Race, gender roles, the construct of marriage, racism, death and friendship are all themes throughout.
We see Hattie struggle in her marriages, often speculated to result from her success. We see her discover her true friends, we stay with Hattie as she moves into Sugar Hill, a predominantly white neighborhood.
The only thing that was hard for me was one of the main characters was Walter White and his full name was always used. This was difficult for me to not associate with Breaking Bad.
I'd say this is one of the best books I've read this year! Great for bookclub.