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3.95 AVERAGE
3.95 AVERAGE
I enjoyed this novel immensely: the research and the lively writing made for a compelling historial novel. I read this in one sitting. I think that this book could have been improved by the author having Eliza wrestle more with the issue of slavery. I think that some of the complexity is lost by setting her up as a "good" slave owner without delving deeper into the morality of slavery. That being said, the characters are richly developed. The plot is engaging. The history is fascinating.
While I admire the work of N. Boyd to share the [her]story of E. L. Pinckney, some days it is hard to unpack and relish the rough-trodden and well-dyed past.
4+⭐️ Imagine a 16 year old girl in the 1700s bringing indigo production to the US and then her name is largely forgotten, because, well, woman. The author did an incredible job marrying facts with her creative embellishments where information was unavailable, and I couldn’t put this one down.
The historical aspects of the story are really fascinating but the made-up romance(s) just kept getting in the way for me. Maybe there wouldn’t have been as much of a story without the romance but even that part was so simplistic (breathless, mixed emotions, yada, yada). I’d love to read a good biography of Eliza Lucas Pinckney though.
The importance of plants and crops in the early history of the USA is not given enough credit for the success of the country. Indigo was just one of many crops and native species that were exported during the 1700s.
And I am never surprised that the determination and accomplishments of women are ignored in our teaching of history.
This book was easy to read and kept me engaged. I would have enjoyed a bit more information about the alchemy and processing of indigo and I actually would have enjoyed additional chapters to follow the rest of her story.
And I am never surprised that the determination and accomplishments of women are ignored in our teaching of history.
This book was easy to read and kept me engaged. I would have enjoyed a bit more information about the alchemy and processing of indigo and I actually would have enjoyed additional chapters to follow the rest of her story.
A woman I swim with was raving about this book. It's ok, but not RAVE-worthy, in my opinion. We'll see if I finish it.
I finished it and now I feel kind of slimy. I couldn't return it to the library fast enough!
I finished it and now I feel kind of slimy. I couldn't return it to the library fast enough!
I'd strongly recommend reading this book instead of listening to the Audio Book...the reader's inflection and style were super annoying to me. Aside from that, this is a great read for anyone, but especially those of us from South Carolina...Eliza Lucas was one amazing business woman!
This is a compelling historical fiction novel about Eliza Lucas, a young girl who changed agriculture in South Carolina in the 1730s when she gambled on indigo as a cash crop. Until her younger brother came of age, Eliza was tasked with running her father's plantations while he saw to the family's assets in Antigua. By bucking convention, she faced opposition and even betrayal. This is yet another intriguing bit of US history I was unaware of.
emotional
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes