A good pioneer story with a likeable heroine, interesting characters, enough authenticity to make it believeable, and enough humor and romance to make...moreA good pioneer story with a likeable heroine, interesting characters, enough authenticity to make it believeable, and enough humor and romance to make it enjoyable. Good for book club? Rec. by Stacy Yarrington. (less)
CPC Book Club. I enjoyed this character and this story. Now I'm interested to look for some of her art, just to see the things described in the book....moreCPC Book Club. I enjoyed this character and this story. Now I'm interested to look for some of her art, just to see the things described in the book. Some interesting things to talk about for book club, I think.(less)
Mr. March is quite a distinctive character and the book is very engaging, especially the first half. The second section moved a little too quickly to...moreMr. March is quite a distinctive character and the book is very engaging, especially the first half. The second section moved a little too quickly to the end, a sign that I wanted to know more about the characters and how they resolved things--a good thing, I guess! The Little Women tie-ins brought back lots of fond memories.(less)
excellent--look at the world a new way, helps understand current events in Afghanistan. (April 2004)
Strong themes of redemption, forgiveness, and sac...moreexcellent--look at the world a new way, helps understand current events in Afghanistan. (April 2004)
Strong themes of redemption, forgiveness, and sacrifice. Just as good if not better on a second reading--November 2011(less)