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A review by roseleaf24
Calico Bush by Rachel Field
3.0
There are many classics that I would defend as valuable still today, with some explanation from an adult who understands the racial difficulties of the history presented. This one, unfortunately, I think has past its time. The entire book is an example of the fear and superiority of colonialism. Even the moments that seem to be showing the wrongness of the white opinion that they deserve the land, still present the "Injuns" as backwards and childlike. The only one to be beyond that to some extent is a French-speaking Christian.
Otherwise, this was a good read, but not great. Though I appreciate the decisions by season, the sections were so long. I had a hard time staying engaged. The book have a good picture of life in Maine at this time, and several of the characters were well-drawn, but most were fairly one-dimensional.
Otherwise, this was a good read, but not great. Though I appreciate the decisions by season, the sections were so long. I had a hard time staying engaged. The book have a good picture of life in Maine at this time, and several of the characters were well-drawn, but most were fairly one-dimensional.