debbiecuddy's review against another edition
2.0
I found this to be overly dramatic & too saccharine.
janesdaughter's review
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
princessleia4life's review against another edition
5.0
This was amazingly written.
I received this novel for free, only request an honest review. I had never known anything about Sophia Hawthorne, wife of [a:Nathaniel Hawthorne|7799|Nathaniel Hawthorne|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1291476587p2/7799.jpg]. Not only was this book informative as it discussed the life of Sophia; along with her own artistic endeavors (writing and painting), but extremely entertaining.
This book covers from the time Sophia was in Cuba and the plantation life and slavery she witnessed, to her initial meeting of Nathaniel, her marriage to him, he ups and down and travels of their life together; covering the positives along with the pitfalls.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book as the characters seemed so fresh and vital that I found myself struggling to pause or put the book down, being unsatisfied until I had completed it. I highly recommend it!
I received this novel for free, only request an honest review. I had never known anything about Sophia Hawthorne, wife of [a:Nathaniel Hawthorne|7799|Nathaniel Hawthorne|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1291476587p2/7799.jpg]. Not only was this book informative as it discussed the life of Sophia; along with her own artistic endeavors (writing and painting), but extremely entertaining.
This book covers from the time Sophia was in Cuba and the plantation life and slavery she witnessed, to her initial meeting of Nathaniel, her marriage to him, he ups and down and travels of their life together; covering the positives along with the pitfalls.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book as the characters seemed so fresh and vital that I found myself struggling to pause or put the book down, being unsatisfied until I had completed it. I highly recommend it!
meeka55's review against another edition
4.0
While the book is a Fictional account of Nathaniel & Sophia Hawthorne's life. Erica Robuck's story runs parallel with the events and details I've read about them.
katejeminhizer's review against another edition
4.0
This book was an artistic delight! I knew nothing about the characters other than of course that Hawthorne wrote A Scarlet Letter. The range of experiences and emotions were enthralling. A truly expressive love story.
asealey925's review against another edition
4.0
Beautiful and atmospheric. Another fascinating look into the life of a historical woman.
quinnharker's review
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
serenaac's review
5.0
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