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4.03 AVERAGE
4.03 AVERAGE
It took me a while to appreciate the present and past timelines but then I came to enjoy both of the stories. I really enjoyed the book and it had me looking up other information about the Pulaski and people on it.
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was a well written, fast, historical fiction story about the sinking of the steam ship, Pulaski, in 1838. Heavy topics between between 2 storylines of past and present. Would highly recommend if you are a fan of historical fiction.
I loved this book! The story of this ship is something I didn’t know about. I love learning new historical events, and I especially love this time period.
inspiring
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Really liked this , dual timeline, Savannah Georgia, sinking of the Pulaski, love story
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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:
No
I enjoyed reading this after having visited Savannah a couple of years ago; the story featured a few of the places we went. The novel itself was enjoyable, both the modern-day storyline and the chapters about the sinking of the steamship Pulaski. Though this is a mainstream novel, Callahan's Christianity comes through clearly. There is a lot of introspection and inspiration, particularly about how to live a meaningful life after tragedy.
4 stars.
4 stars.
Reading this book and learning about the elegant steamship Pulaski - The Titanic of the South (one of many ships, 75 years before the Titanic, that sank on its way north) was so fascinating. Patti Callahan did such an amazing job researching and writing it for 3 years. In one interview, she mentions how much what she did was exactly like what Everly does in the book (except for one scene in an attic)- she did all the same research (even writing the complete manifest of passengers - which had never been done bc many wives and slaves weren’t included). She also researched many of the survivors and stories of people on the ship, but this story is based on the written account by Rebecca Lamar, who is Augusta Longstreet in the story, bc she has her account. All of the historical aspects were exact. She changed names of family members so their personal stories could be different, though some are very similar.
Both the modern day and historical stories were interesting to read. Sometimes I felt like things fell a little too neatly in place, but I love when I learn so much and feel like I was there.
Both the modern day and historical stories were interesting to read. Sometimes I felt like things fell a little too neatly in place, but I love when I learn so much and feel like I was there.