Henry Holt
May 2010
309 pgs.
Summary
Traces the hard life, filled with losses, adversity, and adventure, of Amos, son of a trapper and dowser, from 1833 when his mother dies giving birth to him until 1859, when he himself has grown up and has a son of his own.
This book was unpredictable which kept my interest. The storyline is exciting and I felt like I was experiencing this story. There was a lot of detail on the characters to help you actually picture them in your head. I want a sequel.
ReplyDeleteI didn't really get into this one. The story was fine but I couldn't connect.
ReplyDeleteI LOVED this book. Might have been because the narrator was so good. Holt did such a good job describing the life of her characters--and the writing is beautiful. It's a small novel as well as a big novel--historical fiction, love story, adventure. Really worthwhile reading.
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