#60 in Historical fiction
The Giver of Stars
- 480
- Pages
- about 9 h
- Reading time
- NYT bestseller · 25 weeks on the list, peaked at #5
- Reese's Book Club
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About the book
The Giver of Stars is a 2019 historical fiction novel by Jojo Moyes about packhorse librarians in a remote area of Kentucky. Set in Depression-era America, The Giver of Stars is the story of five women and their journey through the mountains of Kentucky. The women deliver library books to people in the mountains of Kentucky during the Great Depression, an actual program started in Kentucky and later funded by the New Deal. Universal Pictures has acquired the movie rights to The Giver of Stars, and the feature film is in the early stages of production.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.3 across 212 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 58% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Historical fiction average of 8.0. That is how 8.2 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 9.4 | 7 | 3% |
| Hardcover | 8.2 | 205 | 97% |
Reader voices
The most-liked reviews on Hardcover (credited to their authors).
“Well, I've found another favorite book. This story about the Packhorse librarians by Jojo Moyes is a moving read. I had never heard of the Packhorse library prior to reading this book, but now I am definitely intrigued and want to know more. Moyes' writing…”
“The ending felt a little haphazard and rushed but the journey up to that point was amazing. Jojo is a wonderful story teller and creates beautiful characters with consistent and relatable personalities. The Giver of Stars was one of my favorite books of the year.…”
Frequently asked
How long is The Giver of Stars?
It has 480 pages — longer than 58% of the ranked books in Historical fiction.
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