Where the heart should be by Sarah Crossan

When I was travelling, I checked my bag in like normal, and I was asked if I wanted to check in my hand luggage as well. I always say yes to this if I have a checked bag, as I am waiting anyway, and the flight is so short (I only fly within the continent) that it doesn’t matter much. The trouble was I had forgotten to put anything entertaining in my shoulder bag. There I was two hours early for a flight, with absolutely nothing to do. I bought this book with no idea about the author and having never seen the book before. It was a risk, but goodness what a price it was to find.

The book in short
It is 1846, and Ireland is starving.
The potatoes are black, people are dying, and in the midst of it all, Nell must do everything she can to keep her family together and everyone she loves alive. Even if it means giving up her every want, dream and desire.
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My Thoughts
It was a very nice read. The chapters weren’t overly large, and I liked the almost poetic way some of the chapters were written. It brought you right into the story, and I really enjoyed it.

The story follows Nell through her life and family during the potato famine that Ireland experienced. She works up at the big house, where she falls in love with an Englishman. This is, of course, not the best thing to be doing at that time. I found the story to be really moving, and I got a really good grasp on her emotions and her train of thought.

The story was heartbreaking and devastating in some parts. It was very emotional, and I found it very easy to read. The shortness of the chapter meant you could easily pick the story back up.

I was really glad I picked it up at the airport, as I might have missed the story otherwise.