eleganthedgehogs's review against another edition
Interesting history but we found the book a little underwhelming.
Kirsten made us laugh using a Dorset accent for the main character’s words.
Kirsten made us laugh using a Dorset accent for the main character’s words.
wendydt's review against another edition
3.0
Found the "thee"s a bit odd thrown into normal grammar. Perhaps Quakers spoke differently. Underneath the soap opera plot there was an important message about how complicated slavery was. Sadly history is now questioning how the slaves were eventually freed and the following economic hardship they suffered once freed, which for many was initially worse than slavery. As this book shows the message is clear but the practicalities are hard. I liked the use of quilting to link in social differences.
canadianbookworm's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
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danovak12's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
booksbooksbooks_27's review against another edition
4.0
I have liked all the TC books I've read, and this one did not disappoint. She does such a wonderful job of creating fiction around historical events. Honor Bright is another strong female character with a story you'll enjoy.
sambooklove's review against another edition
4.0
My mom and I read this book at the same time. I really enjoyed it, especially the insight into the Quaker community and beliefs. Interesting to read about slavery not set in the South, too.
chadstep's review against another edition
2.0
Meh. Not sure why I cared about the characters or plot or history of this, as it was not realistic, romantic, pastoral, or historical enough for me. Hardly a potboiler, or even a frontier story, it meandered along to a conclusion that was less than thrilling. It felt like trying on and wearing clothes I had bought but needed to return not because they didn't fit me but because it just isn't my style and feels phony to like just because it's what's in. Reminded me of what happened to me when reading The Girl With the Pearl Earring.
kkandray's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5