America's First Daughter

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Hello Everyone!!! 

As you probably guessed, I have been reading a lot of historical novels recently. And to continue the theme, I present AMERICA"S FIRST DAUGHTER!!!

This one is set during the American Revolution. It is all about Thomas Jefferson's daughter. 

It beautifully depicts the  relationship between the two, their love and the devotion both to each other and to their newly found country,

It spans Patsy's(Thomas Jefferson's daughter and the protagonist) whole life, giving her definition and character. We experience her life experiences and reasons behind all her choices.

Thomas Jefferson is one of our revered founding Fathers and when you look into some of his history there is some scandal attached to his name. This story does a fantastic revealing of the scandal without diminishing his character while also enlightening us to his sacrifice to fight for and create the country we have today.

 In fact, you develop an deeper admiration and respect for both that man himself and the family he left behind.

Be prepared to have your emotions pulled onto a roller-coaster of a ride as you travel through time and culture to be present during this time period,

I love it and do indeed recommend it to all, especially if history is your thing.

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11/22/63

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So I am back! I have taken a little hiatus from reading these last few months. It was not on purpose, it was just that I have started so many different books without the motivation to finish them. But that is over and I am back stronger than ever!!! So the next book I will review is Stephen King! I mean you cannot go wrong with him!

Time Travel! Yes, that's right time travel! Very intriguing fiction revolving around the time period of the assassination of JFK. The protagonist is a high school history teacher who gets the chance to experience a bit of history himself and the decision placed before him on whether or not he should or even could change this catastrophic event in America's history!
I have never actually studied this part in history, so the only things that I knew where the things of common knowledge. I enjoyed experiencing this roller coaster of a ride and couldn't stop until the plot had played out. There is a little bit of everything jammed into this book, romance, history, magic, heroism, morals, villains, you name it. Also, the end seems a little obvious, but NO! It will surprise you! I DID NOT see that one coming!!
Plus, now there is a Hulu Original Series about this book starring James Franco! So, if your into TV adaptations you have got to give this one a try!

The Rebel Queen - Michelle Moran

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I have always been interested in the country of India: the culture, the religions, and the history. Thus, to me, this historical fiction was highly satisfying.
Moran's writing is so personal which brings the history alive.
This novel is told from the perspective of one of the guards of the rebel queen named Sita. It follows her since she was little into her adulthood. This addition lets the readers experience the culture as a girl growing up in India from the county, but also lets us discover life in the palace. We also are given a glimpse of the trials and difficulties during the conquest of India by the British.
Sita narrates the story as a history to someone who knows little to nothing about India, giving brief explanations about their religion and also aspects of the religion that have transferred into their culture.
Moran describes the different practices in India as if it were common sense, but also openly expresses the flaws that exists with hope that they can change for the better in the future.
There is a fun section in the book when some of the Indians experience some of the British culture, which exploits some flaws in our culture in a comical way.
This novel is filled with patriotism, loyalty to friends and family, honor, the strength of the individual, and the gravity of the consequences. It is intriguing and inspiring!

Devil In The White City -Erik Larson

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Some friends and I go together and started a book club. I have the habit of reading the same genre of books and not branching out like I should and so I thought a book club would give me ample motivation plus it it a marvelous excuse to talk about books. 

The book for September was Devil In The White City, a historical non-fiction, took place during 1890's in Chicago.

I have to admit, I have never read a book like this before and I have no regrets. Not only was I captured by the story but I was learning so many things about the history of my country. 

It is written like a novel, and there are quotes throughout the book signifying all the references to his sources. 

It follows two story lines: a prominent architect building the city up to glory, and a serial killer ruining the its prestige through manipulation and murder.

The architect had to deal with the government and different workers union on a time crunch for his project that had an effect on history. It is interesting to note that Chicago is not know today as the white city, and I will allow you to make your own conclusions for yourself. 

This serial killer occurs slightly after the debacle of Jack the Ripper in London who was never caught and everyone thought there was no way it could happen to them. It was also very enlightening as a women to see the tactics used by the serial  killer to seduce unsuspecting women to their demise. It was fascinating to observe his character and compare it with what we know today about psychopaths. But I will let you come to your own conclusions.