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The Last Runaway
by Tracy Chevalier
Although I liked the setting (Oberlin, Ohio in 1850) and topic (Quakers and abolition) of this novel, I had a hard time relating to the main character, Honor Bright. Overall I enjoyed the story, except for the plot line about Donovan, the resident slave catcher, who develops a weird relationship with Honor. I had a hard time understanding what small sliver of good she was able to see in him.
The novel also made me think about how none of the author's books seem include positive male love interests. Maybe it's saying something about relationships in the context of certain historic times and places, but it's a little depressing. Even Jack has some major character flaws (at least in my opinion), but Honor is told repeatedly that she should stick with him since she can't do any better in the wilderness of Ohio.
The novel also made me think about how none of the author's books seem include positive male love interests. Maybe it's saying something about relationships in the context of certain historic times and places, but it's a little depressing. Even Jack has some major character flaws (at least in my opinion), but Honor is told repeatedly that she should stick with him since she can't do any better in the wilderness of Ohio.