Reviews

Journey into Mohawk Country by Hilary Sycamore, George O'Connor, Harmen Meyndertsz Van Den Bogaert

sassenachthebookwizard's review against another edition

4.0

3.5/5

This...was a very corky read. I kinda want to learn Dutch so I could read the original journals that the novel used. It is said to be a direct copy of the translation but I am SHOCKED at the lack of racism towards indigenous people which I know existed then. I also loved the cute background romance going on in the pictures and it really did give you a sense of how...one-sided the giving and helping was between settlers and indigenous peoples.

lindsayb's review against another edition

3.0

O'Connor did a good job at imagining things to read (see) between the lines of the otherwise dry pacing of the journal.

jmshirtz's review

4.0

Once I realized this was a graphic adaptation of an actual journal written 400 years ago I had to read it. The journal itself is something I probably never would have picked up, though I do love history, so the fact that I did so is an indication of [a:George O'Connor|97199|George O'Connor|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1403555640p2/97199.jpg]'s skill. The journey didn't hold much relevance to me and I found myself feeling as if the characters were walking in circles. I think a little more backstory to this one would have helped my understanding tremendously. However, the juxtaposition of the text and what the artwork portrays makes for a very charming - and thought-provoking - read. I would recommend this one to anyone with an interest in history; especially that of the Native Americans and their interactions with European settlers.

booknooknoggin's review

3.0

An interesting first hand account of trading with Native Americans of Central New York with the Dutch from Manhattan.
http://geekpronblog.blogspot.com/2015/08/journey-into-mohawk-country-graphic.html

readingthroughthelists's review

5.0

What a delightful and unexpected find on the library shelves. In his delightful drawings, O'Connor breathes life into what otherwise would have been a bare-bones account of a Dutch trader's journey into the Mohawk country to strike a new treaty between the Dutch and the Mohawk. I especially loved his willingness to read between the lines and imagine what might have been taking place while his Dutch co-author wrote down his daily record. Whether he is correct or not, it is a brilliant exercise in creativity and with delightful, humorous drawings.

richardmtl's review

5.0

What a brilliant idea! Take the words from a journal from the 1600's, unedited, and turn them into a graphic novel. I found myself laughing out loud at the imagined happenings on several occasions; the facial expressions were really well-done. Bravo!