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amylee218's review against another edition
5.0
This book pulled me in right away. I loved the fact that the author is taking on a subject that I haven't seen much of in historical fiction-- indentured servitude. I thought the historical facts were meshed seamlessly into the novel-- it covered pre revolutionary Massachusetts, indenture laws, and even women's rights (I for one did not know that a colonial Massachusetts woman could legally end a pregnancy before quickening or about 4 months and I have lived here all my life).
Alice was a compelling character. She didn't always make the best choices and did some things that many readers don't agree with, but I found that realistic. I think she acted very much like a traumatized girl from that time period. She lost her entire family at once and although her first master was kind, she grew up without being loved. She had no agency. Any ability to make choices or decisions had been taken away from her. Then she was pulled out of the only home she knew and was abused horribly. Given all that, I think her failure to talk to the widow, her inability to trust, her misreading of Mr. Freeman all made perfect sense. Despite all that she had been through, Alice, ultimately, is a survivor.
I do agree that I wish the book had ended differently, but I do appreciate that the ending we got was open enough that I can imagine Alice's life going in many different directions from there.
I loved the Widow Berry and will have to read [b:The Widow's War|327321|The Widow's War (Satucket, #1)|Sally Gunning|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1392580936l/327321._SY75_.jpg|317959].
Oh, and I really admire the amount of research that Sally Gunning does, and the excerpt at the end of the book showing actual primary documents from the case that inspired Sally's story.
Alice was a compelling character. She didn't always make the best choices and did some things that many readers don't agree with, but I found that realistic. I think she acted very much like a traumatized girl from that time period. She lost her entire family at once and although her first master was kind, she grew up without being loved. She had no agency. Any ability to make choices or decisions had been taken away from her. Then she was pulled out of the only home she knew and was abused horribly. Given all that, I think her failure to talk to the widow, her inability to trust, her misreading of Mr. Freeman all made perfect sense. Despite all that she had been through, Alice, ultimately, is a survivor.
I do agree that I wish the book had ended differently, but I do appreciate that the ending we got was open enough that I can imagine Alice's life going in many different directions from there.
I loved the Widow Berry and will have to read [b:The Widow's War|327321|The Widow's War (Satucket, #1)|Sally Gunning|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1392580936l/327321._SY75_.jpg|317959].
Oh, and I really admire the amount of research that Sally Gunning does, and the excerpt at the end of the book showing actual primary documents from the case that inspired Sally's story.
beckylej's review
4.0
Berry and Freeman from Widow's War play major roles here. Great historical tale. I will note that I didn't love Alice as much as I did Berry, though.
mslaura's review
4.0
Ratings (1 to 5)
Writing: 4
Plot: 4
Characters: 4
Emotional impact: 4
Overall rating: 4
Writing: 4
Plot: 4
Characters: 4
Emotional impact: 4
Overall rating: 4
mcurry1010's review
5.0
re-read the satucket trilogy recently and fell in love with it again. The images of the Cape sky and wind are so vivid. Alice's sense of safety and happiness in Widow Berry's home is touching.
cansail's review
5.0
The second in a series set on Cape Cod during the Colonial era, BOUND is the story of a young girl sold as an indentured servant when she reaches Boston. Though her choices are not always correct and we wish she were smarter, I also felt like I was right there with her making those bad choices. Highly recommended, especially for Cape Codders or history buffs.
monicabhills's review
5.0
This book made me cry but I could not put it down. I read the first one in the series do it helped to explain the widow and Freeman's relationship but the story was really about Alice. Alice became an indentured servant and had to face some horrible events. I had to know what happened to Alice.
konkie44's review against another edition
4.0
Good historical fiction. Verbiage from the times and descriptive passages of everyday life, but not so descriptive as to take away from the plot. I did have a hard time picturing the main character - as much as she was said to be very beautiful, no physical description of her is ever given. I was afraid that this was going to be a book that I liked until the end, but was pleasantly surprised that it ended not too happy, not too sad, not too weird. I greatly enjoyed reading this novel and would read others by this author.
biblichor23's review against another edition
4.0
This was fantastic! The setting was amazing and so real. Ms. Gunning is an amazing character writer. She made me love Alice and hate her alternately. Loved this book, and will absolutely read her other books.
mamasquatch's review against another edition
4.0
For The Seasonal Reading Challenge - Winner Choice, Given 5 stars by Wendy
cansail's review against another edition
5.0
The second in a series set on Cape Cod during the Colonial era, BOUND is the story of a young girl sold as an indentured servant when she reaches Boston. Though her choices are not always correct and we wish she were smarter, I also felt like I was right there with her making those bad choices. Highly recommended, especially for Cape Codders or history buffs.