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| Name : | Bonnie H. |
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Everyone in my book club of 7 people like this book in varying degrees, but mostly they rated it between 3 and 4. The reasons for the lower rating was that they wanted to better understand some of the choices made by Niamh. It was a very interesting book though, and we all learned more about our country's history regarding orphans, as well as the conditions the immigrants faced in coming here.
I would rate this about a 3.8. It showed a slightly different way to look at slavery and slave owners. Although at times it was horrific, it was based on a true story and it seemed very realistic. She\'s a good writer and she made the times come alive, for me.
The author is a good writer and well informed about her subject. BUT, it is very hard to read because the people she writes about absolutely have no hope at all. Nothing happens to them that is uplifting or hopeful in any way. It is one disaster after another with no resolution. It is non-fiction and therefore true to life, but so, so sad.
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