I chose Hidden Figures because of all of the movie hype.
I was expecting something informational, yet narrative, ala Erik Larson, but got something VERY different. This book is informational to the core. It does tell the life stories of the ladies highlighted, starting from early ages and moving through their careers at NACA (and then NASA after the switch). It was very dense and definitely not an easy read by any means, but the stories of these amazing women are worth the effort. It is amazing to me that these stories haven't been told before now, but honestly not entirely surprising, considering these were women in a "mens field."
Getting to see just how hard so many of these amazing women fought was inspiring to say the least, and I cannot wait to do more research and learn more about each of them! I also can't wait to see the movie and see these awesome women come to life on the big screen!
A book by a person of color: Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly
So this is a strange situation for me, because I am normally very straightforward when it comes to books. I either love them or hate them. With All The Missing Girls I was truly unsure if I even liked it until about ¾ of the way through. The storytelling style is so unique that it takes you by surprise and draws you in slowly, instead of grabbing you from page one.
Part One begins with our narrator, Nicolette, getting a strange letter from her father and returning to her hometown. The day after she arrives, her neighbor, the 23 year old Annalise, goes missing.
Part Two then jumps ahead 15 days, and going forward you read each day counting backward until you reach day one, the day Annalise disappears.
The way Megan Miranda is able to reveal just enough in each chapter to feel like the story is moving forward, but never enough to get a real true grip on what is happening is thrilling. As more and more information comes forth about both Corinne, Nic’s best friend who went missing 10 years ago, and Annalise, the stories intertwine and you get a sense of each of the characters darker secrets.
This book exposes the lies we tell to save the ones we love in a way no other has before it.
Definitely a book I would recommend to those looking for a book to keep them on their toes!
A book with an unreliable narrator: All The Missing Girls by Megan Miranda
Currently Reading: Geekerella by Ashley Poston
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