Good
Knowing You is the third book in Tracie Peterson's Pictures of the Heart series set in Seattle at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition in 1909. While the characters refer to events that took place in the first two books of the series, Knowing You does work well as a stand-alone read. This time with the Camera Girls working for Fisher Photography, we focus on May Parker, a young woman of Japanese-American descent. May touches up photographs with paint to colorize attendees' memories of the exposition. May does not feel Japanese enough or white enough as she has rarely been accepted by either culture due to prevalent prejudices of the time. A chance encounter with a dear childhood friend, Lee Munro, has the potential of making May feel less alone in the world, as does her growing friendships with the Camera Girls.
Tracie Peterson has addressed the themes of racial prejudice and forgiveness in a way that is easily translated into today's society. She has created memorable characters using plain, simple language. I recommend this book to historical fiction fans who want a book with important themes and that is written with an emphasis on hope. I am grateful to have received a complimentary copy of Knowing You from Bethany House via NetGalley without obligation. All opinions expressed here are my own.
