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thebooktrail88's review against another edition
4.0
New England, 1643. A meeting in the forest between a rebellious young Englishman and a visionary Wampanoag leads to a dangerous collision of societies, an epic sea journey, and the making of an unforgettable friendship.
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Story in a nutshell
Set in 17th Century New England at the time when the fledging colonies had a difficult relationship with the Native Americans, Will Poole is 17 and is living in the Puritan New Meadow Plantation. when he meets and becomes friends with Squamiset, a Native American, he begins to question his own place in life and that of his new friend as well as questioning everything around him.
Blending mixed English and Native American heritage, the conflicts of the early colonial settlements cover a lot of ground such as the rights and wrongs of colonialism and human rights above all else.
But at the centre are two innocent friends who don’t agree with society
Place and setting
“The drummer pounded out a low tattoo. Captain Hooker pulled a black executioner’s hood over his thick head, and an assistant handed Hooker a double-bladed woodman’s axe. A rippling silence fell across the crowd. A flock of ravens had slipped in to perch on the crooked Meetinghouse roof and gazed down at the crowd like scornful, black-robed judges”
Connecticut and the start of the Colonies is the fascinating backdrop to this coming of age novel which explores the landscape and a point in history as well as the Native American culture and provides a mix of history, culture and developing awareness of two young friends caught up in the middle of it all.
As Will discovers just how his future and destiny is tied up with the natives he’s met and the mystical spirits of this new world, he finds that the confinement of his home, his mind and his outlook are something he needs to break free from.
A fascinating period of American history brought to life by two innocents of very different worlds.
Follow the booktrail here: Will Pooles island booktrail
Story in a nutshell
Set in 17th Century New England at the time when the fledging colonies had a difficult relationship with the Native Americans, Will Poole is 17 and is living in the Puritan New Meadow Plantation. when he meets and becomes friends with Squamiset, a Native American, he begins to question his own place in life and that of his new friend as well as questioning everything around him.
Blending mixed English and Native American heritage, the conflicts of the early colonial settlements cover a lot of ground such as the rights and wrongs of colonialism and human rights above all else.
But at the centre are two innocent friends who don’t agree with society
Place and setting
“The drummer pounded out a low tattoo. Captain Hooker pulled a black executioner’s hood over his thick head, and an assistant handed Hooker a double-bladed woodman’s axe. A rippling silence fell across the crowd. A flock of ravens had slipped in to perch on the crooked Meetinghouse roof and gazed down at the crowd like scornful, black-robed judges”
Connecticut and the start of the Colonies is the fascinating backdrop to this coming of age novel which explores the landscape and a point in history as well as the Native American culture and provides a mix of history, culture and developing awareness of two young friends caught up in the middle of it all.
As Will discovers just how his future and destiny is tied up with the natives he’s met and the mystical spirits of this new world, he finds that the confinement of his home, his mind and his outlook are something he needs to break free from.
A fascinating period of American history brought to life by two innocents of very different worlds.
ewo2's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
lighthearted
relaxing
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
cinnabunsun's review against another edition
4.0
I won this book for free through Goodreads First Reads in exchange for an honest review.
velawrence's review against another edition
5.0
Keeps you on the edge of your seat and leaves you there the entire time.
underyourgrace's review against another edition
4.0
**I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review**
Will Poole's Island by Tim Weed is a descriptive adventurous tale of growth, friendship, and freedom. A fellow Goodreads user named Troy said "What starts out as a classic coming of age tale unfolds into a meditation on culture clashes, spirituality, freedom, and trust." I completely agree and I could not have said it better myself. The reader gets to go on an adventure with a 17 year old Will and his mentor/friend Squamiset, a Native American. The reader get completely immersed into the vividly described story. This happens to be why I liked this novel so much. I love when a story is so vividly described that you can clearly see it in your minds eye. I also really liked the characters. They were nicely developed and had many layers to them, even the antagonists. The only reason I did not give this story a full five out of five stars is that it starts out kind of slow, but once you get past the first couple of chapters it becomes very fast paced. I ended up finishing this in like two sittings after it got fast paced. I also really like the supernatural/paranormal aspect to Tim Weed's world, which does not overwhelm the story. I would recommend this historical fiction read to anyone. Even if you do not typically read historical fiction.
Will Poole's Island by Tim Weed is a descriptive adventurous tale of growth, friendship, and freedom. A fellow Goodreads user named Troy said "What starts out as a classic coming of age tale unfolds into a meditation on culture clashes, spirituality, freedom, and trust." I completely agree and I could not have said it better myself. The reader gets to go on an adventure with a 17 year old Will and his mentor/friend Squamiset, a Native American. The reader get completely immersed into the vividly described story. This happens to be why I liked this novel so much. I love when a story is so vividly described that you can clearly see it in your minds eye. I also really liked the characters. They were nicely developed and had many layers to them, even the antagonists. The only reason I did not give this story a full five out of five stars is that it starts out kind of slow, but once you get past the first couple of chapters it becomes very fast paced. I ended up finishing this in like two sittings after it got fast paced. I also really like the supernatural/paranormal aspect to Tim Weed's world, which does not overwhelm the story. I would recommend this historical fiction read to anyone. Even if you do not typically read historical fiction.
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