mary_juleyre's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism, Misogyny, and Racial slurs
heidibaumgart's review against another edition
5.0
Another exceptional piece of historical fiction by Tracy Chevalier. Well researched time, places and culture with characters woven into the human conditions of the time. The storytelling is done mostly by the perspective of the main character with letters between chapters. The characters, their motivations and plight are thoughtful and relatable. I consumed this story which, similar to Chevalier’s other stories, has unexpected twists, and characters making tough decisions. If you’re an Ohioan who knows our local part of the Underground Railroad, or had family here in this time period, you may just see your family traditions in these stories.
suehepworth's review against another edition
5.0
Young girl goes to the US in 1850. Pioneering story. Quaker life and runaway slaves. Very very good. Recommended by Val s.
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.