"These Shallow Graves delivered all that I adore: lovely prose, historical intrigue, unique characters and setting. And yet something wasn’t quite right. Maybe, as her friend Fay the pickpocket muses . She knows that a suitable marriage and a comfortable life are what she should dream of—but her heart can’t help yearning for more. So few young women of the 1890s did. I read the whole book and I loved it so much, I never thought I would thought actually want to keep reading a book because all other books would get me bored but These Shallow Graves made me want to keep reading this book, it made me realize that there are books that could interest me, I really hope that you would make a second book of These Shallow Graves I really want to know there afterlife for all the characters how they ended up living. What do you want? Jo Montfort is beautiful and rich, and soon—like all the girls in her class—she’ll graduate from finishing school and be married off to a wealthy bachelor. And then she meets Eddie—a young, smart, infuriatingly handsome reporter at her father’s newspaper—and it becomes all too clear how much she stands to lose if she keeps searching for the truth. These women were caught in the cage of society and the evil in their lives. Staff Picks From Tara Singh Carlson, Executive Editor at G.P. Jo and Eddie were both well-drawn characters with plenty of flaws and I felt like they complimented each other’s strengths. He’s a young medical student who works nights at the city morgue. When news of Jo’s father’s sudden death rips her away from school, she returns home to her grieving family. These Shallow Graves Jennifer Donnelly Review by Justin Barisich. I really loved reading These Shallow Graves! I stopped being surprised by similarities between the past and the present after I wrote A NORTHERN LIGHT. I read this book years ago and I still enjoy it. I also want to thank you for dedicating your life to writing, your books have changed my life and inspired me. Or worse….murder? Required fields are marked *. , Hello Jennifer, I was wondering what you think happened to the characters afterwards. . Want an “at a glance” look at what I thought? And okay, I really would like to know if you ever pictured them getting back together or if maybe they found happiness with other people or by themselves. As for your question, YES I absolutely wonder what became of them! This book is a love letter to all those nineteenth-century girls who took no for an answer—and then didn’t. The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath. I read A Northern Light about 10 years ago, and I never forgot your name, so when it was time to find a book to read during quarantine I searched your name and found, among others, These Shallow Graves. A Conversation with Jennifer Donnelly About THESE SHALLOW GRAVES Tell us about THESE SHALLOW GRAVES. Praise for These Shallow Graves: ★ “Action-packed chapters propel this compelling mystery…[and] the injustices Donelly highlights remain all too relevant.”—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review “Lovely prose, historical intrigue, unique characters and setting. Author bio: Jennifer Donnelly is the author of seven novels and a picture book for children. It is one of my all time favourite novels. #post-388 h1.mod-title, #post-388 .modheader-intro, #post-388 a.modheader-btn { color: ; }#post-388 .mod-header { background-color: ; }#post-388 { background-color: ; }#post-388 { background-image: url("https://www.jenniferdonnelly.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/TSG-Cover.jpg"); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover; }#post-388 .dark-overlay { background: #000000; }#post-388 .dark-overlay { opacity: 0.5; } I just finished reading These Shallow Graves and I loved everything about it, the setting, the characters, the story had me hooked. Praise for These Shallow Graves: ... "These Shallow Graves delivered all that I adore: lovely prose, historical intrigue, unique characters and setting. I met eighteen-year-old Lizzie Schauer, who was arrested, imprisoned, and subjected to medical examinations to determine whether or not she was of good character—all for the “crime” of being an unaccompanied female walking alone in the city at night. THESE SHALLOW GRAVES is historical fiction but explores topics still relevant and timely today, such as women’s rights and socioeconomic disparity. They are always the leaders and I am always the follower, and I do my best to keep up with them. One thing that very much surprised me—maybe shocked is a better word—was the number of prostitutes, many teenagers, that worked in New York in the 1890s. And I can’t wait to see where life takes her. Jo would have a life of privilege with him, safely ensconced in a Fifth Avenue town house, or behind the high walls of Herondale, his family’s Hudson River estate. Every time I pick up a book of yours it’s a given that I’ll spend the next few days curled up on my sofa lost in the pages and in your words. I wonder a lot about her. His death appears to have been a tragic mistake, but Jo quickly discovers that the details don’t quite add up. There are so many colorful characters in the novel. It means SO much to me. He’s handsome and ambitious, a talented reporter. One of Jo's most glowing qualities would have to be her determination to share her opinions and beliefs. Dear Jennifer, Praise for These Shallow Graves: "These Shallow Graves delivered all that I adore: lovely prose, historical intrigue, unique characters and setting. . PODCAST. Your ending to the book left me so curious to find out what happens next! I miss those characters — especially Oscar!! How did it feel to return to this genre? Like coming home. I devoured this book! Once I started, I couldn’t put it down, and now I want more. It’s amazing how you made the story flow so well that I was completely hooked. Does she love him? A chance encounter with handsome journalist Eddie Gallagher shows Jo just how dangerous digging up her family’s past will be—but some secrets can’t stay hidden, no matter how deep you bury them. Swoon. Though the rich lived very well, for the less well-off, the city could be a harsh and corrupt place. I read A Northern Light about 10 years ago, and I never forgot your name, so when it was time to find a book to read during quarantine I searched your name and found, among others, These Shallow Graves. | 812 Minutes More books by this author. He’s also penniless and brash. I devoured this book! Consuelo, too. Jo was fortunate in many ways, but she didn’t have the one thing she wanted the most: freedom. As I researched These Shallow Graves, I met many of these young women. I loved everything by Stephen King. Please tell me that there is a sequel, as you let us understand in the final notes of the book, and if there is it, when can we read it ?! Then Jo’s father dies violently, and her charmed life is suddenly shattered. In her gray eyes, I glimpsed a restless longing. A seventeen-year-old girl, in the West, has access to education and employment opportunities that Jo could only dream of. By clicking SIGN UP, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to Penguin Random House’s, Editor's Picks: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Stories Read By Your Favorite Celebrities, Discover Book Picks from the CEO of Penguin Random House US. i really miss their relationship . It is my favorite book and I would love for the amazing story to continue. Your email address will not be published. As she labored to uncover the dead man’s story, I labored to uncover hers. I just finished reading These Shallow Graves for the third time. Delacorte, $19.99 (496p) ISBN 978-0-385-73765-4. I devoured this book! You do a tremendous job of bringing to life the sights, sounds, and characters of turn-of-the-century New York City. It’s a story of dark secrets, dirty truths, and the lengths to which people will go for love and revenge. Praise for These Shallow Graves: "These Shallow Graves delivered all that I adore: lovely prose, historical intrigue, unique characters and setting. And even if she does, he’ll never let her pursue her passion: journalism. As we all know, Stranger Things is one of Netflix's biggest hit shows, and it can only get bigger. Shallow Graves is here to answer those questions. Josephine Montfort, the heroine of THESE SHALLOW GRAVES, is one of the city’s most eligible heiresses, and as such, she understands the importance of doing what is expected. hi! In the late 19th century, young women, whether they were rich or poor, were rarely able to escape the social class they were born into. I so badly wanted Jo to. A wealthy family. As Jo pursues the truth, she meets people she normally would never come into contact with—a handsome and brash reporter, a morgue assistant, a pickpocket, a madam, a thief lord. Oct 25, 2016 Girls know they will have the right to vote when they grow up. Where did the idea for the book surface? THESE SHALLOW GRAVES also takes you in another direction—mystery! AUD $16.99. Jo’s on her way now, too. She had heard of stories of mill girls that were treated unimaginably horrible. | Young Adult Thank you!! I really hope you consider writing a sequel to it, there are so many possibilities as to where the character’s lives will lead them :)) Eddie was probably my favorite character, but Jo is such an inspiring person too! But now it might be too late to stop. He wouldn’t leave, either. Was this something you set about to do from the beginning? Praise for These Shallow Graves: "These Shallow Graves delivered all that I adore: lovely prose, historical intrigue, unique characters and setting. The summary intrigued me and I decided to check it out. Her family approves but she's conflicted. I learned that she’d been born into an old and distinguished New York family, and that she led a life of privilege. Disease, decay—it’s all fascinating to him. Wild aspirations aside, Jo’s life seems perfect until tragedy strikes: her father is found dead. . He had long dark hair and was wearing clothes from another time. I’m so glad you enjoyed These Shallow Graves!! Most of the social safety nets we have today—welfare, unemployment insurance, Medicare/Medicaid—did not exist then. What’s the best thing? There’s so much those characters are going to get up to — especially Oscar — and I’d love to visit with them again!! Thank you! BooklistSTARRED REVIEW Her eighth novel strikes hard against poverty, sexism, classism, and gree, driving as relentlessly as Jo in her pursuit of truth and freedom.”-BookPage.com“These Shallow Graves delivered all that I adore: lovely prose, historical intrigue, unique characters and setting. Submission for Junior Library Guild Book Trailer Contest 2016. Josephine already writes for … Thanks, Olivia! The story revolves around Jo Montfort and it's difficult not to love this lively girl who is prepared to go to any lengths to discover the truth behind her father's death. I learned that she’d been born into an old and distinguished New York family, and that she led a life of privilege. murder? Come take your favorite characters down a different path--see how one small thing can affect the larger picture forever. ), Hi Jennifer I just finished reading this book for the 2nd time and I really hope that you would be able to come and write a sequel for this story in the future! Jo knows this means a life of degradation, violence, and disease and desperately wants to protect her friend from it. He had long dark hair and was wearing clothes from another time. Putnam’s Sons, A Literary Master Class From George Saunders. Please try again later. All plans change when her father is found dead. A wealthy family. November 2015. This book is a love letter to all those nineteenth-century girls who took no for an answer—and then didn’t. “Who are you,” I asked him. I would love to write a TSG sequel one day. I love the way you can make these periods that have long passed come back to life. Life is dirtier than Jo Montfort could ever have imagined, and this time the truth is the dirtiest part of all. I think he has some stories to tell …. Jo immediately intrigued me. I devoured this book!” —Ruta Sepetys, New York Times bestselling author of Between Shades of Gray and Salt to the Sea “A splendidly hair-raising tour of the brightest and darkest corners of Victorian New York.” —Elizabeth Wein, New York Times bestselling author of Code Name Verity and Black Dove, White Raven “A fast-paced Gilded Age crime thriller.” —Julie Berry, award-winning author of All the Truth That’s in Me, From Jennifer Donnelly, the critically acclaimed New York Times bestselling author of A Northern Light and Revolution, comes a mystery about dark secrets, dirty truths, and the lengths to which people will go for love and revenge. Love Your main character, Jo Montfort, is someone who goes against the societal expectations of a girl of her age and socioeconomic background in the Gilded Age. Favorite characters down a different path -- see how one small thing can affect larger! And that underneath it, a reality love the characters in the.. 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