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Liked It “I wasn't too sure that I would enjoy this book but due to it being set on Cape Cod I thought I would give it a try. Couldn't put it down. Historical detail fascinating, wonderful character development and nicely paced. Left me wanting more from Ms. Gunning.” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It “2+ stars. I read this hoping for a good historical fiction, however, other than references to some political going-ons of the day, the point of view of the main character had little to do with the 1700s. A pet peeve of mine is when "historical fiction" is infused with 21st century thoughts and...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“I wasn't too sure that I would enjoy this book but due to it being set on Cape Cod I thought I would give it a try. Couldn't put it down. Historical detail fascinating, wonderful character development and nicely paced. Left me wanting more from Ms. Gunning.”
Holly F wrote this review Thursday, September 24 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“good book with lots of intesting facts from this time period about women's struggles”
peggy m wrote this review Wednesday, September 23 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A well-written story about a forward thinking 18th century woman. Determined to be independent, Lyddie suffers at ridicule from family, friends and neighbors. She never loses sight of what is really important to her.”
Tricia C wrote this review Tuesday, September 1 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“2+ stars. I read this hoping for a good historical fiction, however, other than references to some political going-ons of the day, the point of view of the main character had little to do with the 1700s. A pet peeve of mine is when "historical fiction" is infused with 21st century thoughts and ideas which usually take the characters down a road of "sexual liberation".”
Too Busy Reading to Write wrote this review Wednesday, August 26 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“first book I've read by this author, very good.”
Kathie D wrote this review Saturday, August 22 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“This is the first book (before Bound) in the Gunning two some.”
holly c wrote this review Tuesday, July 28 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I loved it!! So interesting.”
Judy A wrote this review Tuesday, July 28 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Set in a colonial America along the coast, this is a book about a woman recently widowed who is then forced, by law, upon her in laws and her awful son in law. Lyddie is a very likeable character, full of spit and vinegar. However, I feel she was just a little too modern in her sensibilities to be believable. The sense of place and time was very well done and I felt the requisite righteous indignation about how Lyddie was treated by her family and her town.
Boulder Public Library wrote this review Saturday, July 25 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Josie, Reference”
“Vivid picture of 18th century women's rights - or lack of. Lyddie defies convention after her husband dies at sea and lives her life according to her own morals. Rich characterization.”
Leslie R wrote this review Monday, July 20 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
