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3.95 AVERAGE
3.95 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
The historical fiction accounting of the life of Eliza Lucas, a sixteen year old girl, who was left in charge of her family's three plantations in South Carolina while her father is gone pursuing a governorship is an amazing story, considering women were not allowed to own land or basically have any pursuits other than finding an eligible husband in 1739.
Eliza is headstrong, intelligent and a woman way before her time. She is determined to save her family's plantations by learning how to grow and make indigo dye. She is thwarted at every turn by many obstacles but does persevere.
The inclusion of letters from Eliza and notes from her own diary are really nice.
The author's notes in the back telling more on the life of Eliza Lucas and her family are very interesting. A well researched novel.
Eliza is headstrong, intelligent and a woman way before her time. She is determined to save her family's plantations by learning how to grow and make indigo dye. She is thwarted at every turn by many obstacles but does persevere.
The inclusion of letters from Eliza and notes from her own diary are really nice.
The author's notes in the back telling more on the life of Eliza Lucas and her family are very interesting. A well researched novel.
Wow! I’m not sure my review will sing enough praises for this book!! The author captured one of America’s most revolting and history changing women so incredibly well! We walk along side Eliza as she inherits the sloppy plantation estates her father was attempting to manage. Once he leaves, Eliza sets on a journey of her own to prove to herself that she can truly accomplish anything she puts her mind. We experience different emotions with Eliza as encounters them, from love and new found friendships, to heartbreak and loss, and even some intangible losses! I never wanted this story to end. In fact, I find myself adding some of the further reading recommendations to my TBR because I just can’t soak up enough of Eliza and her endeavors. Please do pick this book up and give it a read. Be sure to also read the epilogue, afterword, Author’s note, and even the acknowledgments. There are extra little pieces of Eliza’s story and life history woven within these sections that should be read and devoured. With this “doesn’t do justice for how amazing the book truly is” review….I leave you with a question found within the book that makes one ponder and long to be more. “When will any New Woman do more for her country? “
The depiction of slavery as being less than evil and acceptable as long as humans weren't being beaten
emotional
sad
fast-paced
emotional
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Lots of mixed emotions of this book. The subject is a plantation owner and has slaves. The book makes it seem like because she treats them with kindness that all was well and it’s something anyone can overlook because of her other accomplishments.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
informative
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:
No
challenging
emotional
informative
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
3.5 stars, rounded down for an attempt to make slave ownership ok so long as you're a "good" slave owner. I have a lot of mixed feelings about this fictional re-telling of a somewhat-forgotten true story. The book was well-written and engaging. And I still feel icky about it.