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Forgiven (Faithful #2)
by
Janet Fox (Goodreads Author)
Kula Baker never expected to find herself on the streets of San Francisco, alone but for a letter of introduction. Though she has come to the city to save her father from a cruel fate, Kula soon finds herself swept up in a world of art and elegance - a world she hardly dared dream of back in Montana, where she was no more than the daughter of an outlaw. And then there is t...more
Paperback, 288 pages
Published
June 2nd 2011
by Speak
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It's incredible, and personal, heartfelt and true. It has weight and power and love and beauty and Forgiveness between its pages. Forgiven is spectacular.
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Detorie has made an entry into the growing list of novel-comic book hybrids with this peek into the journal of high school freshman Larkin Pace. While fulfilling an English class writing assignment, Larkin tells us the story of the second half of the school year. He deals with many of the usual teens dramas: the school bully, a lost love, the ups and downs of friendship, and a mean older sister. He also has a special wish: to buy a camcorder and start his film making career.
Larkin is honest, sma...more
Larkin is honest, sma...more
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I was sadly disappointed with Forgiven. The opening pages and cover showed a book about a feisty head-strong girl who fell in love with the last person she would ever expect. I'm all about strong female leads and interracial relationships, but this book did a poor job in portraying both. The book started off well, showing Kula's desperate desire to find a better life for herself, and her first encounter with David had me going "aww". Then, of course, no YA romance is complete without t...more
I was sadly disappointed with Forgiven. The opening pages and cover showed a book about a feisty head-strong girl who fell in love with the last person she would ever expect. I'm all about strong female leads and interracial relationships, but this book did a poor job in portraying both. The book started off well, showing Kula's desperate desire to find a better life for herself, and her first encounter with David had me going "aww". Then, of course, no YA romance is complete without t...more
Definitely had its moments, and it's very strong at times. Personally, I got bogged down about half way through. This is a book that strangely manages to feel 1000 pages long (in actuality, it's not even 300 pages long). Kula (and the reader), have an almost impossible time getting the crucial details straight so we can go about finding the damn box and saving Pa from hanging. I guess it's supposed to be a suspenseful mystery, but it just felt like we were forced to be clueless and naive and not...more
I love this. It is so amazing and it personally feeds my heart.
Fox's writing is such a breath of fresh air. It's raw and honest, without being dramatic and advantageous. She paints portraits of the scenic wilderness in Montana as skillfully as she illustrates the hectic streets of San Francisco. She writes characters with fallacies and passion who have to come across life lessons the hard way. She writes love stories that are the reward of leaning on something greater, rather than overwhelming...more
Fox's writing is such a breath of fresh air. It's raw and honest, without being dramatic and advantageous. She paints portraits of the scenic wilderness in Montana as skillfully as she illustrates the hectic streets of San Francisco. She writes characters with fallacies and passion who have to come across life lessons the hard way. She writes love stories that are the reward of leaning on something greater, rather than overwhelming...more
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Companion book to FAITHFUL by Janet Fox. While I really like FAITHFUL, I loved this book about a girl from Montana who goes to San Francisco to find a box that might save her father's life from certain hanging. Like FAITHFUL, it has heart, gorgeous writing and a plot that keeps you reading well into the night. I read this book in one day, which is the highest compliment I could give a novel. But it also had rich layers, depth and a teen protagonist who learns to care, not just about a boy, but t...more
I admit, I judged this book by its cover and didn't think I'd like it. To my surprise it was actually quite delightful! About a young woman, Kula Baker, who has grown up with her father, an outlaw thief who makes his living on the trails of the Western frontier in Wyoming and Montana. He is arrested for a crime he didn't commit and tells Kula she must go to San Francisco to retrieve a box that will save his life.
The only thing that annoyed me about this book, told in the first person, is that w...more
The only thing that annoyed me about this book, told in the first person, is that w...more
This was overwritten. The writing in terms of description reminded me a lot of what Saundra Mitchell does, but here it never actually added to the story and instead, took me completely out of the story and frustrated me.
The book is first person, but Kula refers to herself in third person for no real reason. And the passage of time is bizarre. The first three chapters are over the course of two days, but chapter four suddenly covers 6 months of time.
I had no connection nor investment here at all....more
The book is first person, but Kula refers to herself in third person for no real reason. And the passage of time is bizarre. The first three chapters are over the course of two days, but chapter four suddenly covers 6 months of time.
I had no connection nor investment here at all....more
I give it a *3.5 Stars*. I haven't read Faithful but I love the historical setting in Forgiven, a fast paced story. Enjoyable at times but some moments felt a bit rushed. Not really a big fan of Kula and her third person referring. She isn't actually a weak character, she takes matter to her hands but it turnes out rather as reckless and causes consequences in the book. The relationships in book between Kula and David,I did find it interesting but not really convinced that they were really in lo...more
Forgiven is the perfect companion book to Faithful, it follows the story of Kula, a secondary character from Faithful with an extraordinary story. Kula's journey takes her from the beautiful rugged wildness of Bozeman, MT to the enchanting, and sometimes dangerous high society of San Francisco, CA.
In Faithful I had some reservations about Kula, but with Forgiven I felt like I was really able to understand her. She's had a rough life and now that her Pa is going to be hanged for a murder he didn...more
In Faithful I had some reservations about Kula, but with Forgiven I felt like I was really able to understand her. She's had a rough life and now that her Pa is going to be hanged for a murder he didn...more
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Forgiven is about a girl from Montana, her name is Kula (love that name), she is Maggie's half sister (Maggie from Fatithful), and she is a spitfire and a treasure. Set in San Francisco 1906 at a time when the local government is corrupt, the Chinese population is important to the community and are severely oppressed. Also the earthquake and fires played a major role in the end.
She goes to San Francisco to find a box for her dad, he's been thrown in jail for a murder he didn't commit. Only when...more
She goes to San Francisco to find a box for her dad, he's been thrown in jail for a murder he didn't commit. Only when...more
Forgiven centers on Kula Baker, first introduced in Janet Fox's Faithful. Forgiven picks up Kula's story two years after Faithful leaves off. Kula's father has been arrested for the death of one of his allies and will hang unless Kula can prove his innocence. Kula's father sends her to San Francisco with the directive to find a box held by a man name Ty Wong. Within this box lies proof to set her father free. Begrudgingly, Kula leaves Montana for the new world of San Francisco. Once there, Kula...more
The great thing abut Janet Fox's historical fictions is that they cover events or places that I don't generally read about. I hadn't read anything about Yosemite Park before Faithful and I certainly hadn't read anything about the great earthquake of 1906 in San Francisco. It's a nice change from the average stories set in the Victorian era or what have you.
I really liked the way this portrayed the different places in good ole S.F. Between Chinatown and the more upscale neighborhoods, it had a li...more
I really liked the way this portrayed the different places in good ole S.F. Between Chinatown and the more upscale neighborhoods, it had a li...more
Actual Rating: 1.5/5 stars
Level of Recommendation: N/A
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This is one of those books that had great potential, but everything was so rushed and crammed into 250 pages that I didn't have a chance to savor anything. I didn't care much for the main character and the love interests were rather dull, both of them. Maybe I just can't get over her way of thinking in the early 20th century about how she needs a man to lift her out of her lowly servant life, but if she's as headstrong and in...more
Level of Recommendation: N/A
Recommend to: N/A
This is one of those books that had great potential, but everything was so rushed and crammed into 250 pages that I didn't have a chance to savor anything. I didn't care much for the main character and the love interests were rather dull, both of them. Maybe I just can't get over her way of thinking in the early 20th century about how she needs a man to lift her out of her lowly servant life, but if she's as headstrong and in...more
Well, compared to the disaster I read just before this one, this is a compelling read. However, I can only give this a 3-star rating. That might end up being generous, but I have to give this story the rating for its potential.
To me, the writing was very flat and one-dimensional. I never truly cared about the characters and the reading left me emotionless. There was great opportunity here. To compare it to another recent read I never felt the fear, anxiety, sadness, or humor that the other work...more
To me, the writing was very flat and one-dimensional. I never truly cared about the characters and the reading left me emotionless. There was great opportunity here. To compare it to another recent read I never felt the fear, anxiety, sadness, or humor that the other work...more
Lets see, what did I think of this book.
Well, it had a great story, and Kula definitely changed throughout the book. There were many secrets, but not too much, if any, drama, which I enjoyed. Kula changed greatly over the span of this book. She became more sure of herself, and finally, in the end, realized she could be free and be herself without the company of a man. I was so proud of her at the end of this novel. I really got to connect with Kula, about the way she wanted to figure out the tru...more
Well, it had a great story, and Kula definitely changed throughout the book. There were many secrets, but not too much, if any, drama, which I enjoyed. Kula changed greatly over the span of this book. She became more sure of herself, and finally, in the end, realized she could be free and be herself without the company of a man. I was so proud of her at the end of this novel. I really got to connect with Kula, about the way she wanted to figure out the tru...more
My rating: 3.5
Forgiven is from the point of view of Kula, who was a secondary character in Faithful. Nat Baker, Kula's father, has been arrested for a murder he didn't commit and Kula must go to San Francisco in order to find the thing that may save his life.
I really enjoyed the concept of this story. The things I didn't like were:
(1) Kula was a very difficult character to like. She made a lot of selfish decisions and wasn't very responsible or aware. She was extremely impulsive and made a lot o...more
Forgiven is from the point of view of Kula, who was a secondary character in Faithful. Nat Baker, Kula's father, has been arrested for a murder he didn't commit and Kula must go to San Francisco in order to find the thing that may save his life.
I really enjoyed the concept of this story. The things I didn't like were:
(1) Kula was a very difficult character to like. She made a lot of selfish decisions and wasn't very responsible or aware. She was extremely impulsive and made a lot o...more
Nice read, 4 stars from me =)
Kula Baker is a strong protagonist, who normally knows what she wants. But when her only left parent, her beloved "Pa" is taken prisoner by a sheriff who already made clear that he will hang, she finds herself almost alone in Bozeman, (Montana - I think) with the only knowledge that she has to travel to San Francisco to find a box which belongs to her father and will save his life.
In San Francisco Kula not only finds work as a servant and later as a model for art, bu...more
Kula Baker is a strong protagonist, who normally knows what she wants. But when her only left parent, her beloved "Pa" is taken prisoner by a sheriff who already made clear that he will hang, she finds herself almost alone in Bozeman, (Montana - I think) with the only knowledge that she has to travel to San Francisco to find a box which belongs to her father and will save his life.
In San Francisco Kula not only finds work as a servant and later as a model for art, bu...more
Kula Baker was raised near Yellowstone by her father, an outlaw. She never knew her mother, who was forced to return home when Kula was a baby and later died. Now that Kula is older, her father does not think it is safe for her to live with him, and he wants her to have a better life. So he arranges for Kula to move to the city of Bozeman, Montana, to work as a servant to a kind woman named Mrs. Gale. But Kula wants more than that. She wants to find a rich man to marry, one who will treat her we...more
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If there is one thing that always draws me to book it is a beautiful cover, and that was just the case with Janet Fox’s Forgiven. Thankfully, Forgiven contained much more than just a stunning cover, as it was a lush and fabulously built historical fiction read as well.
For Kula Baker, life has always provided quite the thrill and excitement thanks to her father’s chosen lifestyle. However, those characteristics are heighted to an extreme one chilly and dark night in May of 1904. Kula is left alon...more
For Kula Baker, life has always provided quite the thrill and excitement thanks to her father’s chosen lifestyle. However, those characteristics are heighted to an extreme one chilly and dark night in May of 1904. Kula is left alon...more
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This novel was incredible so honest and true. Janet Fox's writing is like breathing fresh air- so refreshing and clean. She does a fantastic job on showing how a country, independent and stubborn transforms into someone who learns how to forgive others and those around her. Her story is continued from the companion novel Faithful, now I definitely want to check this one out also to learn and dive into her back ground more.
Highly recommend to readers who are for a journey of forgiveness and love...more
Highly recommend to readers who are for a journey of forgiveness and love...more
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Forgiven by Janet Fox is an extravegent book. I am an extremely picky reader, so for me to find a good book is very diffucult. If you enjoy historical fiction you will love this book. I was never bored while reading Forgiven. The action packed main character kept the book interesting. Janet Fox knows how to rope a reader into her stories. The historical content of Forgiven is a hundred percent accurate. I hope that everyone who reads this book enjoys it.
3.5 stars
LOVE the writing, the setting was amazing and I felt as though I was right there in San Francisco! However characterization was a little weak, the romance angle was too unbelievable and it wrapped up too conveniently. I wished the issue of the forbidden love was better addressed. The villains were too easy to identify as well. But overall still a great novel and readers will enjoy Kula's journey and see the choices Kula has to make in order to survive.
LOVE the writing, the setting was amazing and I felt as though I was right there in San Francisco! However characterization was a little weak, the romance angle was too unbelievable and it wrapped up too conveniently. I wished the issue of the forbidden love was better addressed. The villains were too easy to identify as well. But overall still a great novel and readers will enjoy Kula's journey and see the choices Kula has to make in order to survive.
Janet Fox knows how to do historical fiction with a bit of romance thrown in for teens. This story takes place in San Francisco in 1906, the year of a devastating earthquake and fire. As the companion novel to FAITHFUL, which primarily takes place in Yellowstone, FORGIVEN picks up the story from Kula's point a view--a conflicted character readers are bound to be drawn to. Raised by her father, an outlaw, Kula is tired of her place in life and wants to change that and to find what she's made of....more
This book was good, something that I wasn't expecting, and certainly like nothing I've read before. I give this book 3/5 stars because the way she blended history with fiction, but some of the parts of the book felt like rambling to me, something I was not willing to sit and read 4 pages of. It had a good story, but I'm not sure I would read something like this again.
This book was the most IRRITATING book i've ever had the misfortune of reading. THe main character was incredibly self-centered, and the fact that she kept reffering to herself in 3rd person made me want to smack her. Save yourself the time and money, and find another book to read.
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Lame, lame, lame. The main character is so selfish you really don't care whether things work out for her---and the ending...well I won't spoil it but don't waste your time with this book, such a disappointment.
Really good book. I just didn't like it when she spoke in first person, but would suddenly speak a line in third person; it was not confusing, as to more annoyance.
I would really give this one 3.5 stars. I enjoyed this sequel to faithful. The main character in this is Kula. I enjoyed seeing her grow and mature in her search to save her father. Some lessons were learned along the way and I feel like she found out more of who she was (especially when it wasn't who she thought she wanted to be). I did enjoy the connection with David (though the whole relationship felt very rushed...it was almost like I missed a chapter or two that would have been about them f...more
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Author of fiction and non-fiction for middle grade and young adult readers. Published books:
"Get Organized Without Losing It" (middle grade, Free Spirit Publishing, 2006)
"Faithful" (young adult, Penguin/Speak, 2010)
"Forgiven" (young adult, Speak, 2011)
"Sirens" - young adult fiction from Speak - will be out November 2012.
More about Janet Fox...
"Get Organized Without Losing It" (middle grade, Free Spirit Publishing, 2006)
"Faithful" (young adult, Penguin/Speak, 2010)
"Forgiven" (young adult, Speak, 2011)
"Sirens" - young adult fiction from Speak - will be out November 2012.
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