April Bauer's Reviews > Leaving Rock Harbor

** spoiler alert ** It was very interesting to read about a mill town in the early 1900s. I thought the author did a good job with the characters and painting a picture of their lives. I also enjoyed that it was in the first person.

My opinion of Frankie, the main character, is roving. Thinking about her in today's world she can be seen as weak and unable to make decisions. Thinking about her in that time period allows for more compassion. She was a product of her time; new and old competing. She didn't know how to assert herself, ask for anything, or seek/give forgiveness. I guess overall I just feel sad for her.