Webster Public Library Readers discussion

Just started reading this book. A lot of people have been saying that this is a great book discussion book. I like how the book is told from two peoples perspectives but I don't know how much I like the girl from the present, Molly. I'm not sure the author feels connected to this character. She really delves deeply into the character of Niamh. You feel like she has throughly researched this time period. The interactions between Molly and her foster parents feel really forced. What do you think?

I finished the book and the feelings I had for Molly continued through the book. I enjoyed the character of Niamh and would recommend the book solely on her story. If I had to read about Molly I wouldn't have enjoyed this book.