I loved the idea of this book, and actually just read another book about the divorce ranches in Reno recently. I liked the main character growing into her own, and empathized with all the women trying to get free from unhappy marriages. I felt like some of the chapters were a bit clunky and didn’t flow but overall I really enjoyed reading it!

In the 1930s women went to ranches in Reno for 6 weeks to obtain a divorce. Evelyn goes from NJ. She’s a model, has 2 young adult children, and her sister lives in family home with her. Her husband has moved out and she’s supporting him. Book goes to topics that are too current, not common in 1930s. Not really western lifestyle I expected.

It makes a pleasant change to read such a well-written novel. The author creates characters and an atmosphere that is believable for being set in 1930 and 1931. The language is refreshingly straight-forward without any unnecessary verbosity. It focuses on telling the story while still creating a sufficient sense of the period, location, its societal norms and expectations. I look forward to reading more by this author in the future.

The page numbering is a mess and there is an occasional sense of pages (ie. story context) missing from the narrative, but hopefully this is because it's an uncorrected proof and will be put right before publication.

Many thanks to the publishers and to Netgalley for the ARC.

3.5 stars.
Six Weeks in Reno is a clever debut novel about Evelyn, who wants to get away from her dull life.
The concept and the setting are interesting and fresh. Set in the depression era of the US, Evelyn and other women try to find their places in life (or regain them) in their six-week-long residence.
The novel is written from the POV of Evelyn. The time progress is clearly indicated.
I liked Evelyn and Madeline in particular, and the characters' overall journeys.
Here is breakdown of the elements
Concept/Idea: 4/5
Characterisation: 4/5
Prose: 3
Plot: 3
Conflict and Catharsis: 3

I thought the book and its characters were great. I love the main character's growth; her struggle meant so much to her. I would not change anything about the book or its characters. The only I would change is to have a better flow from chapter to chapter. It lacks some flow, which would make the chapters connect better.

Such a fun story! I enjoyed this book so much. It also has such a gorgeous cover! All around, well done!!

WOW! This book was fantastic. I absolutely love the main character and the journey that life had her on. It was so beautifully written. I love a great book about history.