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A review by ramonamead
Ramona by Helen Hunt Jackson
5.0
I'd never heard of this book until I saw a copy in a thrift store a few years ago. I bought it only because the title is my name and had no real intention of reading it. A couple months ago, I found a different, edition and the cover intriguing so I figured I'd give it a shot.
I went with the audio book because both copies I have are old. The narration was emotional and brought the story to life. I think it may have been a bit dense if I'd tackled a physical copy.
I was utterly impressed with this book from start to end. First of all, this does NOT feel like it was written in 1884. The writing is wordy at times, but atet doesn't prevent the story from flowing nicely. It's an epic account of life for the Mexicans and Native Americans who inhabited California before and after the Americans arrived and conquered the land. Because it was written at the time of these events, and not now looking back as historical fiction, it was incredibly powerful and informing. I was not aware of some of the things that took place during that time.
This is a love story, although it wasn't intended to be that. It's a story of survival, prejudices, and societal expectations.
I went with the audio book because both copies I have are old. The narration was emotional and brought the story to life. I think it may have been a bit dense if I'd tackled a physical copy.
I was utterly impressed with this book from start to end. First of all, this does NOT feel like it was written in 1884. The writing is wordy at times, but atet doesn't prevent the story from flowing nicely. It's an epic account of life for the Mexicans and Native Americans who inhabited California before and after the Americans arrived and conquered the land. Because it was written at the time of these events, and not now looking back as historical fiction, it was incredibly powerful and informing. I was not aware of some of the things that took place during that time.
This is a love story, although it wasn't intended to be that. It's a story of survival, prejudices, and societal expectations.