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jpmneves 's review for:
Sackett's Land
by Louis L'Amour
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
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
Very enjoyable. A short read. I may have found a taste for historical fiction. What better way to learn about history, than with stories?
"Sackett's Land", the first of its series, is an historical fiction book set in 1599. It follows the journey and dreams of a common man, from England to America.
The prose uses a first person perspective, with old-fashioned English, both in vocabulary and grammar. I think it was well accomplished, as it fits the context of the story's era, without sounding pretentious.
Plot wise, I've found it highly rich and entertaining, especially considering its short length. It has plenty of action and twists, history about England, and the depiction of a non-colonized America, with native Americans, animals and beautiful landscapes. The characters are likeable as well, some even funny. Even the guns used fit the era, as well as the diet. I would say that it has only one fault, which is that everyone seems to befriend the main character and help him until death the first time they meet.
Overall very enjoyable and I will definitely continue with the series.
"Sackett's Land", the first of its series, is an historical fiction book set in 1599. It follows the journey and dreams of a common man, from England to America.
The prose uses a first person perspective, with old-fashioned English, both in vocabulary and grammar. I think it was well accomplished, as it fits the context of the story's era, without sounding pretentious.
Plot wise, I've found it highly rich and entertaining, especially considering its short length. It has plenty of action and twists, history about England, and the depiction of a non-colonized America, with native Americans, animals and beautiful landscapes. The characters are likeable as well, some even funny. Even the guns used fit the era, as well as the diet. I would say that it has only one fault, which is that everyone seems to befriend the main character and help him until death the first time they meet.
Overall very enjoyable and I will definitely continue with the series.