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Dreams of Savannah by Roseanna M. White
5.0
"Dreams of Savannah" is going on the Favorites shelf. Right. Now.
While I was reading this, I realized that it is the first novel I've read that takes place during the American Civil War. I was shocked by this, since there are so many out there. My mom has read quite a few of them, and I had memories of seeing them on her shelf, but no memory of actually reading one myself. I'm really glad I picked this one up from the library, because I now have a whole new historical era to explore. Not to mention, more praise for Roseanna White.
I don't even know how to go about reviewing this novel. There is so much I could talk about, but I would give the story away. I was going to assign a completely different synonym for 'love' to each character because I absolutely adored them, but there weren't enough synonyms. Delia, Phin, Salina, River, and Luther all brought something unique to the story. For one, I don't usually laugh out loud when I read books but I do enjoy a silent laugh every once in awhile. Luther and Phin's brotherly relationship had me smiling to myself. Also, I can't decide which male love-interest I want to marry because I kind of want to marry all three of them. LOL.
The overall theme of the novel is extremely powerful. Every single character changed in some way by the end of the story, and most changes were in relation to the theme. There were so many sections of the book I wanted to take a highlighter to, tab, and post on Instagram. They were powerful. I learned things, and my perspective on the Civil War has widened.
"Dreams of Savannah" was a journey I don't regret taking, and I imagine, I will take it again one day. I'm so thankful for it. Well done, Roseanna.
While I was reading this, I realized that it is the first novel I've read that takes place during the American Civil War. I was shocked by this, since there are so many out there. My mom has read quite a few of them, and I had memories of seeing them on her shelf, but no memory of actually reading one myself. I'm really glad I picked this one up from the library, because I now have a whole new historical era to explore. Not to mention, more praise for Roseanna White.
I don't even know how to go about reviewing this novel. There is so much I could talk about, but I would give the story away. I was going to assign a completely different synonym for 'love' to each character because I absolutely adored them, but there weren't enough synonyms. Delia, Phin, Salina, River, and Luther all brought something unique to the story. For one, I don't usually laugh out loud when I read books but I do enjoy a silent laugh every once in awhile. Luther and Phin's brotherly relationship had me smiling to myself. Also, I can't decide which male love-interest I want to marry because I kind of want to marry all three of them. LOL.
The overall theme of the novel is extremely powerful. Every single character changed in some way by the end of the story, and most changes were in relation to the theme. There were so many sections of the book I wanted to take a highlighter to, tab, and post on Instagram. They were powerful. I learned things, and my perspective on the Civil War has widened.
"Dreams of Savannah" was a journey I don't regret taking, and I imagine, I will take it again one day. I'm so thankful for it. Well done, Roseanna.