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3.57 AVERAGE
3.57 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
informative
lighthearted
fast-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
I enjoyed this historic yarn by Buckley, who infuses a story based on facts with his usual humor. Also, for me, the setting of New England (and Southern Connecticut, where I grew up and remember Judge's Cave on West Rock) made is even more interesting.
Second in a series of fun historical novels, this one dealing peripherally with the beginning of the American in the 17th century. Sure the language used at times is anachronistic, but it is all part of the fun ultimately. Worth the read.
Didn’t care for it. Certainly didn’t find it humorous. I thought it was silly nonsense. I did enjoy the description of colonial America. The New Amsterdam to New York transition was interesting stuff. But, the rest jdid nothing for me.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Dry humor and it took me forever to get into this book, but I actually ended up enjoying it quite a bit!
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Minor: Sexual assault
3-1/2 stars. There were many parts of this book I thoroughly enjoyed because of laugh-out-loud humor. That being said, I had to take off points for the stereotypical rendition of the Native American character.
There are a lot of books this book wanted to be. Just read one of those books.
V. Similar to Relic Hunter and disappointing re: Repent at end.