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My Name is Resolute
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I won this book through Goodreads' giveaway program. I feel awful writing a not so great review, but I do want to be honest.
"My Name Is Resolute" was my first Nancy Turner book, which followed Resolute as she was kidnapped from her home and sold into slavery. Resolute was renamed as Mary by her first owners, and I loved that she continued to declare her identity and true name even when it resulted in punishment. Resolute was determined not to lose herself identity as a slave and I liked that spirit. Yet, overall, the few moments Resolute stood up for herself were too small compared to the overall story, which was good but terribly slow. The majority of the book lacked any emotion, and the story was told in a too factual manner. There were a tremendous amount of things happening and I started to wish that the author had focused on fewer events in more depth. The writing was dry and the actions of the characters felt mechanical. There were good elements to the novel, but I never connected to the characters and could not continue reading it.
Please read more of my reviews on my blog: http://fastpageturner.wordpress.com
"My Name Is Resolute" was my first Nancy Turner book, which followed Resolute as she was kidnapped from her home and sold into slavery. Resolute was renamed as Mary by her first owners, and I loved that she continued to declare her identity and true name even when it resulted in punishment. Resolute was determined not to lose herself identity as a slave and I liked that spirit. Yet, overall, the few moments Resolute stood up for herself were too small compared to the overall story, which was good but terribly slow. The majority of the book lacked any emotion, and the story was told in a too factual manner. There were a tremendous amount of things happening and I started to wish that the author had focused on fewer events in more depth. The writing was dry and the actions of the characters felt mechanical. There were good elements to the novel, but I never connected to the characters and could not continue reading it.
Please read more of my reviews on my blog: http://fastpageturner.wordpress.com
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October 30, 2013
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October 30, 2013
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Jan 27, 2014 09:31PM
I totally agree with you, though there was so much going on and the plot progressed quickly, I found it lacking in details. It took me quite a while to become engaged in the story.
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ditto to both of you. i'm reading it now. i LOVED These is My Words. This book has been disappointing.
Thanks for your honesty in your review. I too have found the book to be slow going for me, even in the whirlwind of events happening within the pages. I am half way done with the book and will finish it. I hope that the rest of the book will draw me into the story of Resolute
Please if you haven't read These is my Words do. It is a wonderful book. Resolute pales in comparison.
Hi I read them both...loved Resolute and Nancy Turners story. I thought it was written beautifully. I got done....and reread the entire book.
