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3.95 AVERAGE
3.95 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Wonderful historical fiction
An interesting book about a strong, young woman battling the patriarchy of 18th century America.
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-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
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
emotional
informative
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Good read, not spectacular. Writing was good, not spectacular. This is the third book in the last few months that was based on the historical accounts of a Southern woman from several centuries ago. I feel jaded with that genre. I loved reading the story about the indigo discovery and production. But much of the personal aspects of the story seemed contrived. I believe because the author had to create much of the story line from imagination based on letters and historical accounts, the plot was a little...meh.
The book was boring and I no longer cared about the characters or what was happening in the book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Slavery
Loved, loved, loved this book! Based on the true story of Eliza Lucas and rural plantation life in 1739 South Carolina, it has a little of everything: history, betrayal, secret romance, bravery, and the will to succeed in the face of all obstacles. Just 16 years old and left in charge of her father's 3 failing plantations, Eliza decides that Indigo will save them. But, no one has ever successfully grown and produced Indigo in South Carolina. She convinces her father to send her childhood friend and slave from the Caribbean to help her. With Charles, her married friend in Charleston, and Ben, Eliza finds a way to succeed, regardless of the laws against women. Because of Eliza Lucas and her determination, South Carolina became known for its Indigo and it became the number one cash crop.
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
slow-paced
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Slavery
Moderate: Death, Sexual violence