Finding Hollis

by Pauline Knaeble Williams

...the sway of the trolley, the unusual passenger, the truck's raspy muffler, the woman's torn dress, and her own inability to help. Frances is determined to let the details of the disturbing incident go. She's certain that by Monday her life will return to normal and the wrung-out feeling inside will be gone. Yet she soon finds that neither the sound of her typewriter nor the lunchroom chatter will erase the dying woman's final "Find Hollis." FINDING HOLLIS, a novel set in 1944 in North Minneapolis, is a journey in search of more than just a name. Within it the threads of three separate worlds become interwoven-first by circumstance, then by understanding.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction

184 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2014

Reviews

[Joan Horkey · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice blend of history, romance, and interesting characters.

[Fred · Rating 5 out of 5]

Setting is North Mpls. in area around Bryant and Broadway.

[Susan Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

This author takes us back in time. What time period? What is the book about? I could tell you all of this but then what fun would that be? I will tell you this. Her way of bringing the characters to life and her refreshing insights as to what the characters see and sense with their thoughts is so refreshing. It isn't often I find a story that I take with me to my dreams at night, and thoughts throughout the day. I actually feel like I know each character she writes about. I can sense the times when these characters lived.... It is a great read. Try it and let me know what you think. P.S, I actually had the pleasure to narrate this book for a recording for Learning Ally a nonprofit organization.

[Jenny · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. She writes in a lovely way that invites you right into the story. The characters are well defined and I could easily see Minneapolis the way it use to be. It was a fun book and while the story was not new the way she wrote it was easy to read and I wanted to finish the story. She did a great job with the males and their feelings and reactions. Its something you don't always see in this type of story. I highly recommend this book and am looking forward to any more she may write!

[Judy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pauline Knaeble Williams is a new author for me. She artfully wove three different cultures around a central idea of grief. By accident at first these characters come together and finally bring comfort to each other.

[Laurie Fontaine junker · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well written and an enjoyable tale with maybe one side-trip too many.

[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a terrific book. It addresses the stereotypes of racism and how we just want to be needed and have a purpose. Very well written.