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Into the Wilderness
by Sara Donati
4.5 stars audio review
I file this mentally under 'epic reads' for so many reasons. The two lead characters, Elizabeth and Nathaniel are ones to measure up to. The frontier setting was magical, rough and required hardiness. The description was superb, even though this is not country I can identify with, I think I conjured a good version in my imagination, in people, clothing, wilderness, animals, smells and culture.
We talk about strong heroines in books but Elizabeth Middleton is one of the most notable strong women I have ever had the pleasure to meet in a book. She's headstrong, opinionated, capable but also makes stupid decisions on the odd occasion and has a good cry. I loved her, I felt I could identify with her as a women and respect her. Nathaniel was a worthy match but oh so different. It was this difference in both personality, language, culture and lifestyle that made this book wonderous. The cast of side characters were richly painted and made my reader's heart sing. Worthy of mention are Robbie, Curiosity and Bears to name a few.
The culture was hugely interesting to me; the Mohawk people and life made for fascinating reading, especially Elizabeth's navigation of that world. I loved that Elizabeth tolerated no prejudice and was a real advocate for Mohawk land and rights. I have no idea of the authenticity how the Mohawk people were written but it seemed respectful and I got lost in their world.
On finishing, I find myself deflated because 30 hours of superb narration are over and I'm not sure another audiobook will appeal for some time. It is difficult to measure up to such a book as this. This is a favourite of 2017 and suspect a favourite of all time. Recommended to each and every one of my book friends.
Reviewed for Jo&IsaLoveBooks Blog.
I file this mentally under 'epic reads' for so many reasons. The two lead characters, Elizabeth and Nathaniel are ones to measure up to. The frontier setting was magical, rough and required hardiness. The description was superb, even though this is not country I can identify with, I think I conjured a good version in my imagination, in people, clothing, wilderness, animals, smells and culture.
We talk about strong heroines in books but Elizabeth Middleton is one of the most notable strong women I have ever had the pleasure to meet in a book. She's headstrong, opinionated, capable but also makes stupid decisions on the odd occasion and has a good cry. I loved her, I felt I could identify with her as a women and respect her. Nathaniel was a worthy match but oh so different. It was this difference in both personality, language, culture and lifestyle that made this book wonderous. The cast of side characters were richly painted and made my reader's heart sing. Worthy of mention are Robbie, Curiosity and Bears to name a few.
The culture was hugely interesting to me; the Mohawk people and life made for fascinating reading, especially Elizabeth's navigation of that world. I loved that Elizabeth tolerated no prejudice and was a real advocate for Mohawk land and rights. I have no idea of the authenticity how the Mohawk people were written but it seemed respectful and I got lost in their world.
On finishing, I find myself deflated because 30 hours of superb narration are over and I'm not sure another audiobook will appeal for some time. It is difficult to measure up to such a book as this. This is a favourite of 2017 and suspect a favourite of all time. Recommended to each and every one of my book friends.
Reviewed for Jo&IsaLoveBooks Blog.