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A review by maryfaithreads
Dreams of Savannah by Roseanna M. White
4.0
"We need happy stories in the midst of trials. They keep us going. Remind us of what we're struggling for."
Roseanna is one of my favorite authors, and I don't believe she is capable of writing a bad book. This was another lovely story that I thoroughly enjoyed.
I haven't read many books set during the Civil War, so this was interesting for me. This is obviously a difficult time period to read about, but I appreciated that the story seemed as historically accurate as possible. It was painful to read at times, but I do think we have to learn from the pain of the past.
I didn't connect with these characters quite as much as I have with some in other books by Roseanna. I did like Delia and her love of storytelling and writing. That was definitely something I could relate to. At first, I felt pretty indifferent towards Phin, but he really grew on me and went through a lot of great character development. I think my favorite character was Luther. His strong faith and determination were so admirable, and he just seemed like a cool guy. I liked being able to read not only from the POVs of the MCs, but also more "minor" characters like Luther and Salina.
The plot was engaging, but I just felt like something was missing. It honestly felt so jarring to read about such serious issues in one chapter, and then see the frivolity of many of the characters in the next. I understand that this was realistic, but it was a bit odd.
I did really like this book, and while it's not my favorite of Roseanna's, it was still fantastic. Making my way through all of her works is definitely a goal I am working on.
Roseanna is one of my favorite authors, and I don't believe she is capable of writing a bad book. This was another lovely story that I thoroughly enjoyed.
I haven't read many books set during the Civil War, so this was interesting for me. This is obviously a difficult time period to read about, but I appreciated that the story seemed as historically accurate as possible. It was painful to read at times, but I do think we have to learn from the pain of the past.
I didn't connect with these characters quite as much as I have with some in other books by Roseanna. I did like Delia and her love of storytelling and writing. That was definitely something I could relate to. At first, I felt pretty indifferent towards Phin, but he really grew on me and went through a lot of great character development. I think my favorite character was Luther. His strong faith and determination were so admirable, and he just seemed like a cool guy. I liked being able to read not only from the POVs of the MCs, but also more "minor" characters like Luther and Salina.
The plot was engaging, but I just felt like something was missing. It honestly felt so jarring to read about such serious issues in one chapter, and then see the frivolity of many of the characters in the next. I understand that this was realistic, but it was a bit odd.
I did really like this book, and while it's not my favorite of Roseanna's, it was still fantastic. Making my way through all of her works is definitely a goal I am working on.