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A review by orionoconnell
My Dear Hamilton by Laura Kamoie, Stephanie Dray
4.0
THIS is the book I needed. Not to be confused with biography, this is historical fiction based heavily on fact. This is the book that tells Eliza's story, from her POV, without making her simply fit into the mold of Alexander Hamilton's wife. The story broke my heart, and I cried for Eliza, and I cried for America. I felt so many feelings. The language of the writing kept me immersed, and YES, I did catch little lines from the musical (both authors admit to being fans). But the story tells about Eliza, which the musical so sorely left me wanting with the closing number.
At 600+ pages, it kept my interest. In fact, the aftermath of Hamilton's death was some of the most emotionally compromising and beautifully heartbreaking writing of the entire book. Any fan of the musical, or anyone interested in Eliza, or the Hamilton era should read this. I am, in fact, adding this to my 'to purchase' list, as my copy was borrowed from the library. I will be reading this, and adoring it again.
At 600+ pages, it kept my interest. In fact, the aftermath of Hamilton's death was some of the most emotionally compromising and beautifully heartbreaking writing of the entire book. Any fan of the musical, or anyone interested in Eliza, or the Hamilton era should read this. I am, in fact, adding this to my 'to purchase' list, as my copy was borrowed from the library. I will be reading this, and adoring it again.