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epruta's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-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? Yes
5.0
nermrlib's review against another edition
This is the 5th Geraldine Brooks book I have read. It amazes me that each book is so thoroughly different. She knows how to inhabit a character and speak in that person's vernacular. From King David to Jo March's father to the characters in People of the Book, she is amazing. I highly recommend all her books.
msarendt's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
medium-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? Yes
4.75
shellycbuchanan's review against another edition
5.0
Heartbreaking and beautiful historical fiction told mostly by a coming of age girl growing up on an island off Boston Harbor in the 1600s.
elliepamela's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
w123lex's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
heidilreads's review against another edition
3.0
it was alright. i think the part i liked best was that it was a time period that i haven't read that much about. however, if you're looking for a page turner, this wasn't it for me.
kitkatsbookden's review against another edition
4.5
This was a fantastic read. I loved the way it was written and the story of Caleb and Bethia was really interesting. Definitely a time period I would like to read more about!
4.5/5
4.5/5
abay2's review against another edition
2.0
I was interested in this book for the historical aspect and while the setting seemed appropriate, the story was slow and I was unable to connect with the characters. The author seems to be leading the reader down one path and I felt the most interesting part of the story remained unresolved. The final section was my least favorite as it gave the ending away, eliminating the suspense/interest of finding out what is going to happen. I was not a fan of the style of writing overall.