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A review by merieshenanigans
Emmeline by Sarah Holman
4.0
Before I say anything else in this review, allow me to make it clear that I have never read an Austen book in all me life. Yep, that's right-- this so-called bookworm has no real Jane Austen influence. Well, I still read and enjoyed EMMELINE, if that makes you feel any better. ;)
Emmeline Wellington lives in 1930 Depression-age America. The time and setting set a unique spin on the original story (I may not have read EMMA, but just how long can a book-lover go in this world without hearing about Austen?) and it was very well done. Emmeline was an interesting character to say the least, and she was woefully clueless at numerous points in the story, but it was still fun reading about the ways she dealt with her father, and the Depression, and Catarina and all that. Fredrick Knight was just plain wonderful, so that's all I'll say for him.
This book was ever so realistic and reflective on the troubles of that time in history! The story mainly stayed true to its time, and that's a relief. EMMELINE was a great work of historical Christian fiction.
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from Stellae Books. A positive review was not required. These are my honest thoughts and opinions.*
Emmeline Wellington lives in 1930 Depression-age America. The time and setting set a unique spin on the original story (I may not have read EMMA, but just how long can a book-lover go in this world without hearing about Austen?) and it was very well done. Emmeline was an interesting character to say the least, and she was woefully clueless at numerous points in the story, but it was still fun reading about the ways she dealt with her father, and the Depression, and Catarina and all that. Fredrick Knight was just plain wonderful, so that's all I'll say for him.
This book was ever so realistic and reflective on the troubles of that time in history! The story mainly stayed true to its time, and that's a relief. EMMELINE was a great work of historical Christian fiction.
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from Stellae Books. A positive review was not required. These are my honest thoughts and opinions.*