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sarareader's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
ilonaiva's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
dunnadam's review against another edition
3.0
It was fine. There were some very good parts, such as in the prison in London and at sea. Overall though it felt disjointed and I think others will enjoy more than I did.
howfardoesthisgo's review against another edition
emotional
informative
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
martinavb18's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
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? No
4.0
hazzardfreak02's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
fast-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
4.75
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Sexual assault, Murder, and Abandonment
readingonmountains's review against another edition
5.0
This was an amazing historical fiction work about a young governess in London named Evangeline who is falsely accused of theft from her employer and subsequently sentenced firstly to Newgate prison in deplorable, filthy conditions and then to convict transport to Van Diemen’s land, now known as Tasmania. Aboard the ship she faces more awful treatment & living conditions but befriends Hazel, Olive & Dr. Dunn, the ship’s surgeon.
This was a fascinating book about the early colonization of Tasmania, the treatment of the convicts, especially women, and the aboriginal peoples by the British settlers.
This was especially interesting for me to read as my partner was born & raised in Hobart.
This was a fascinating book about the early colonization of Tasmania, the treatment of the convicts, especially women, and the aboriginal peoples by the British settlers.
This was especially interesting for me to read as my partner was born & raised in Hobart.
corilarks's review against another edition
adventurous
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
3.25
memphisholli's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.5