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4.03 AVERAGE
4.03 AVERAGE
challenging
hopeful
informative
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
adventurous
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
3.75 ⭐️ Historical fiction is not typically my cup of tea, but Surviving Savannah is a well-written dual timeline novel about a real-life shipwreck that mostly captured my attention. I thought that the chapters set in the 1800s were a bit more interesting than the modern-day ones, but overall, I learned from and enjoyed this book.
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
I loved the historical aspect of this book and to find it was all based on real history was really cool. I had never heard of the Polaski. I thought the dual timeline was a fun way to tell the story but I found Everly’s story a bit cheesy toward the end, especially after the dive. Overall, an easy and informative read but not my favorite of Patti Callahan’s.
I really enjoy reading historical fiction when it's about a topic I know absolutely nothing about. This was a fascinating story and the author beautifully weaves different timelines and storylines into one impressive book. This story makes you think about how do you survive a tragedy? Do you decide to move on with good or evil in your heart? Excited to read more of her books.
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Amazing! I'm ready to revisit the city I love...and learn more about the shipwreak.
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
I really wanted to love this book but the way the story wads told want for me. It reallly dragged- there is no sense of urgency or curiosity because both storylines are told more like a biographical account than a novel.