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A review by holtfan
Bargain Bride by Evelyn Sibley Lampman
5.0
2019 Review
Between this book and [b:Howl's Moving Castle|6294|Howl's Moving Castle (Howl's Moving Castle, #1)|Diana Wynne Jones|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1407450489l/6294._SY75_.jpg|2001], I think I need to go back and re-read all my old favorites. You see, I've been grossly deceived. In my memory the romance plays out in the last chapter and the rest of the book is about pioneer life or something.
Y'all, THE ENTIRE BOOK CENTERS ON THE ROMANCE.
I don't know how I missed it in my earlier readings. It quite worries me that I could remain so oblivious. But you know, when you re-read a book so many times you go in with preconceived notions...
Anyway, I still loved it. Even more, actually, now that I see how it all ties together. Perhaps a bit politically incorrect for modern standards (I wonder if that is why the library got rid of it?) but the overall message remains strong. The romance is adorable. The main character flawed but lovable. And that preacher guy a lot more annoying than I remembered.
Perhaps not quite so effusively recommended for all age groups as my earlier review would say, but certainly middle school on up.
Originally Review
Again, how could I have forgotten this book? It has been a favorite of mine since I first picked it up, over five years ago. It is great historical fiction and a wonderful story. Perfect for every age and makes a great read-aloud!!
Between this book and [b:Howl's Moving Castle|6294|Howl's Moving Castle (Howl's Moving Castle, #1)|Diana Wynne Jones|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1407450489l/6294._SY75_.jpg|2001], I think I need to go back and re-read all my old favorites. You see, I've been grossly deceived. In my memory the romance plays out in the last chapter and the rest of the book is about pioneer life or something.
Y'all, THE ENTIRE BOOK CENTERS ON THE ROMANCE.
I don't know how I missed it in my earlier readings. It quite worries me that I could remain so oblivious. But you know, when you re-read a book so many times you go in with preconceived notions...
Anyway, I still loved it. Even more, actually, now that I see how it all ties together. Perhaps a bit politically incorrect for modern standards (I wonder if that is why the library got rid of it?) but the overall message remains strong. The romance is adorable. The main character flawed but lovable. And that preacher guy a lot more annoying than I remembered.
Perhaps not quite so effusively recommended for all age groups as my earlier review would say, but certainly middle school on up.
Originally Review
Again, how could I have forgotten this book? It has been a favorite of mine since I first picked it up, over five years ago. It is great historical fiction and a wonderful story. Perfect for every age and makes a great read-aloud!!