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My Name is Resolute
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2 stars because the quality of the writing is well done with good character development.
That said, I cannot recommend this to my friends and family. The American revolution figures as a side-plot toward the end instead of the focus, as insinuated by the book blurb. The main focus is to drive home just how terrible an existence 18th century women had and to traumatize and depress the reader (I'm only half joking). Resolute is determined to be a "strong female character" and that's about the only redeeming thing I can say. Mature content that is not suitable for younger readers is rampant, including but not limited to: descriptions of sexual assault, rape, a detailed wedding night scene, violence, murder, prostitution, abuse, infidelity, and strong language. I have no doubt these things were common at that time, as they certainly still are today, but I am not looking for that content in the books that I want to read - the whole book is full of PTSD triggers. The story overall was heavy, despairing, and ultimately I felt the tie-in to the revolution and subsequent conclusion were weak.
Because another book of hers that we previously read at our book club was also full of objectionable content I am going to steer clear of her works in future.
That said, I cannot recommend this to my friends and family. The American revolution figures as a side-plot toward the end instead of the focus, as insinuated by the book blurb. The main focus is to drive home just how terrible an existence 18th century women had and to traumatize and depress the reader (I'm only half joking). Resolute is determined to be a "strong female character" and that's about the only redeeming thing I can say. Mature content that is not suitable for younger readers is rampant, including but not limited to: descriptions of sexual assault, rape, a detailed wedding night scene, violence, murder, prostitution, abuse, infidelity, and strong language. I have no doubt these things were common at that time, as they certainly still are today, but I am not looking for that content in the books that I want to read - the whole book is full of PTSD triggers. The story overall was heavy, despairing, and ultimately I felt the tie-in to the revolution and subsequent conclusion were weak.
Because another book of hers that we previously read at our book club was also full of objectionable content I am going to steer clear of her works in future.
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Reading Progress
December 20, 2016
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Started Reading
December 28, 2016
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Finished Reading
February 10, 2017
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February 10, 2017
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February 10, 2017
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historical
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Feb 11, 2017 09:07PM
I appreciate detailed reviews like this from people I trust. Thanks for helping me steer clear of books like this.
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Thanks for such a great review. This has been on my want to read list, but now that I have read your list of mature content and the depth of emotions you felt, I really don't want to read it. When I read historical fiction I want to be deep in the actual existence of the moment and not just a tie in.
Chrisanne wrote: "I appreciate detailed reviews like this from people I trust. Thanks for helping me steer clear of books like this."Glad I could help. :)
Amalie wrote: "Thanks for such a great review. This has been on my want to read list, but now that I have read your list of mature content and the depth of emotions you felt, I really don't want to read it. When ..."Yeah, this one puts you deep into the gritty aspects of 18th century life and it isn't until the last 100-200 pages or so that there is any Revolutionary content, and then it isn't nearly enough to redeem the rest of the book.
