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3.78 AVERAGE
3.78 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
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:
Complicated
This historical fiction now serves as the foundation of my knowledge about the early years of the American Union system and the intersection of workers rights and civil rights in this country. Never have I been introduced to this history in school and I am more confident in my Union Organizing efforts at the University of Michigan!
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
adventurous
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
"The Gilded Mountain" is a very good historical novel set in the marble mining camps of Colorado in the early 20th century. It's a tough life, the work is brutal with labor issues galore. Sylvie's father is a miner, run out of their home in Vermont because of his labor activities, activities that Sylvie will take up as Colorado moves into a period of ferocious labor strife. She's French Canadian, and her bilingual skills but her in the home of the mineowners for a season, giving her a look at both sides of the fight, but she knows where her heart is. The awesome Mother Jones makes several appearances in the story which crackles with tension and surprising humor. Watching Sylvie grow into a woman of strength and moxie is a delight.
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
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:
Yes
A little slow to start, and fantastical, for sure, but I had a hard time putting it down before bed, which is always a good sign.
While I appreciated the research and historical information that went into this, the narrative itself was a bit sluggish.
Sylvie was a beautiful character. This historical fiction is a slow burn and is really more about the characters and the history of the times. If you aren't big on american history/labor unions, immigration, race, etc., then this story may not be your cup of tea. It is a coming of age historical fiction so you get to follow the characters through their journey. There is romance, small town/mob mentality themes. I enjoyed the level of detail and the element of journalism and free speech.