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A review by annecarts
The 19th Wife by David Ebershoff
4.0
A very interesting read. I must admit to knowing very little about the Mormons and although this is of course a fiction, the historical events were new to me.
I found the historical fiction of Ann Eliza's story much more gripping than the modern story, which I didn't feel very invested in - I don't think the fictional characters were as well drawn as the historical ones. I expect the modern story was there to make the point that polygamy still exists though.
As with all good historical fiction it's got me interested in the background and I've added Ann Eliza's memoir to my to read list.
I found the historical fiction of Ann Eliza's story much more gripping than the modern story, which I didn't feel very invested in - I don't think the fictional characters were as well drawn as the historical ones. I expect the modern story was there to make the point that polygamy still exists though.
As with all good historical fiction it's got me interested in the background and I've added Ann Eliza's memoir to my to read list.