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A review by words_and_dreams
The Last Runaway by Tracy Chevalier
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A coming of age story set in 1850s America.
Honor Bright is a sheltered Quaker who emigrates to America with her sister. Her sister passes on the journey so Honor is left alone.
She is very passive for much of the story, not really knowing what she wants or what she is going to do. Around two thirds into the book she begins to make decisions for herself and I enjoyed seeing her strength grow.
She begins to help runaway slaves in small ways despite her new husband and her family being against it. However, fortunately it doesn't fall into the 'white savior' trope.
'Honor, you think you single handedly savin all the runaways? You think that one meal you give em or the sleep they get in your barn is goin to make all the difference? They already come hundreds o'miles by the time they get to you. They been through some terrible times. You jes one small link in a big chain. Sure, we grateful for what you done, but we managed before you come along last year, and we'll manage without you...'
Honor Bright is a sheltered Quaker who emigrates to America with her sister. Her sister passes on the journey so Honor is left alone.
She is very passive for much of the story, not really knowing what she wants or what she is going to do. Around two thirds into the book she begins to make decisions for herself and I enjoyed seeing her strength grow.
She begins to help runaway slaves in small ways despite her new husband and her family being against it. However, fortunately it doesn't fall into the 'white savior' trope.
'Honor, you think you single handedly savin all the runaways? You think that one meal you give em or the sleep they get in your barn is goin to make all the difference? They already come hundreds o'miles by the time they get to you. They been through some terrible times. You jes one small link in a big chain. Sure, we grateful for what you done, but we managed before you come along last year, and we'll manage without you...'
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Racism, and Slavery
Minor: Sexual content