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Erika (17789 KP) rated Bellewether in Books

Feb 2, 2019  
Bellewether
Bellewether
Susanna Kearsley | 2018 | Fiction & Poetry
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7.0 (1 Ratings)
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I love Susanna Kearsley's novels, they are, in fact, my favorite sort of novels. Partially historical fiction, modern fiction, with a hint of supernatural in the form of ghosts, typically.
I was excited when I read the synopsis of this novel, and couldn't wait to read it. I was slightly disappointed by it, because it wasn't as good as her other novels. The historical portion was a little slow, and the modern novel portion was fairly predictable. I still enjoyed it, just not as much as I would have liked to enjoy it.
  
A historical fiction lovers dream. This book is all about getting history right and teaching you not just the well known facts but also the smaller facts that lead to Washington's escape. A picture is painted of how each decision lead to the next and how the Maryland 400 really helped save the day.

Perfect for all ages of historical fiction. This book really gives a truer view while teaching facts that not many may know. I learned things I never knew and am excited to have friends of history read this as well.
  
It answers a lot of questions historical fiction would not (0 more)
Sometimes I wanted more! (0 more)
A funny and informative read
As an avid reader of historical fiction, specifically medieval times, I have so many questions. How did the people live, work and travel? What did a village or town look like? Did people have toilet paper and what did they all wear?

This book answers all these questions, and much more!

If you ever want to know more about how people lived back then, this book is for you!
  
Period drama at its best (0 more)
Can get bogged in the historical details. (0 more)
The next Downtown
If you like Downton, you’ll love this. Witty, contemplative, And engaging, you are continually swept along with the narrative that transports you back to the time of Waterloo and the subsequent architectural development of an up and coming London society.

Occasionally the historical references to architectural nuances can prove a little dull and distract from the flow of the narrative, but the characters are engaging and the storylines keep you raptured to the end.
  
Listen to the Moon
Listen to the Moon
Michael Morpurgo | 2015 | Children
7
7.0 (1 Ratings)
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I found myself drawn in from the beginning. The story was executed in a way that moved me to tears at times. This is an amazing historical story written with such finesse. Great heartwarming book! Highly recommend this book.
  
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Erika (17789 KP) rated Marvel 1602 in Books

Feb 19, 2018  
Marvel 1602
Marvel 1602
Neil Gaiman | 2003 | Comics & Graphic Novels
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8.5 (8 Ratings)
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The Writing (0 more)
I loved this collection of 1602; the historical setting was great. I did like the writing, which is strange because Gaiman is hit or miss with me. The art was lovely, and the story-line was interesting.