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lindseybluher's review
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
lee_hillshire's review
I keep thinking of this blog post that I read a few days ago, talking about how we're fine with our "historically accurate" blood, guts, and violence in films, but we can't handle historically accurate teeth. Shoutout to this book for having historically accurate teeth. XD
jeneca's review against another edition
5.0
Amazing book-- I could hardly put it down when I was reading it!
meghan's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
zenithharpink's review against another edition
4.0
This series of diaries was really interesting, especially when I read them in elementary/middle school. They really bring the time to life, and the characters are super relatable. This diary of Abigail's was especially interesting, especially given my interest in this period of history. I definitely recommend this book, as well as the others in the collection.
It's fascinating for a glimpse of rural life at this time period, particular for American Patriots and their army. Such, passion, dedication, and heartbreak! While of course this is fictionalized, it was still a compelling read, and the features on famous people from history was especially interesting.
My only struggle was believing Abigail was 11. Not so much, but otherwise, completely worth the read.
It's fascinating for a glimpse of rural life at this time period, particular for American Patriots and their army. Such, passion, dedication, and heartbreak! While of course this is fictionalized, it was still a compelling read, and the features on famous people from history was especially interesting.
My only struggle was believing Abigail was 11. Not so much, but otherwise, completely worth the read.
jdalton's review against another edition
5.0
I think I read this as a girl but didn’t remember much. I loved reading it this time though. It was great for upcoming Fourth of July festivities where we usually go to the local Colonial days celebrations.
jerrica's review against another edition
4.0
Her hands went raw from scrubbing so much dirty soldier laundry.
Sucks for her I guess.
Sucks for her I guess.
disconightwing's review against another edition
4.0
Ordinarily I don't really comment on these or do a true review because they're so short, but how out of touch were the Washingtons, really?! A forty-egg birthday cake while your troops are starving.