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When cholera strikes San Antonio in 1843, Aurelia Ruiz discovers that she might have the power to heal—and also to curse. Meanwhile, Joseph Kimmel, a schoolteacher in Missouri and the son of a Polish Jew, learns of his brother’s death in San Antonio and sets off for Texas. On his way, a runaway slave steals his horse. After being rescued by Henry Castro, a man who is importing immigrants to populate his planned city, Castroville, Joseph agrees to marry a young Alsatian girl to save her from a Comanche chief who has demanded her. Then Joseph encounters Aurelia and becomes enamored with her.
Comanches, Tonkaways, Mexican vaqueros, immigrant farmers, and runaway slaves all play a part in Joseph’s rebirth as a rancher, but when a renegade band of Texas Rangers descends upon the ranch, everything changes.
My thoughts:
This book was just sort of depressing, yup a real downer. No one was made really likable either, yes yes it is good that people have flaws, but can't just one person be happy for like a minute?!
The story was, well it could have been good, but it really did not live up to its potential. It did not flow, it just came out in short bits.
I did sort of like Aurelia, but she is never really there, and you never get under her skin. You never get under anyone's skin.
Why did I keep on reading, eh, I wished for more, it was hot and I was too lazy to move from the lawn.
Paperback, 295 pages
Published October 1st 2007 by Soho Press
Historical fiction
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Well that sucks. It sounds like a bore of a book and unlikeable characters! Yikes!
ReplyDeleteSorry this wasn't for you!
I had a bad week
DeleteAw, it's too bad it was a disappointment for you.
ReplyDeleteYeah :(
DeleteToo lazy to move so I finished the book lol
ReplyDeleteKaren @For What It's Worth
Hehe, I had the same problem with the book yesterday
DeleteHm... yea, I don't think this one is for me... but then again if I was too comfy, I'd probably continue reading it as well. :D
ReplyDeleteGo inside, find a new book, miss this? nah
DeleteLOL about finishing it because lazy. :D
ReplyDeletehihi
DeleteAwww hope your next one is better!
ReplyDeleteMmmm...it doesn't sound very promising. Too bad.
ReplyDeleteSadly yes
Deleteoh I really struggle with those depressing reads---they rarely work for me. I like seeing some happy times.
ReplyDeleteIt could have been good, but it was so choppy and sad
DeleteAll of those diverse characters, and it was a dud? I would have picked this up on the description alone, now I just don't want to bother. And it's one of my favorite genres!
ReplyDeleteIt had a great premise, but did not live up to it
DeleteI'm a fan of westerns, but I'm thinking more action and adventure. Yeah, this sounds too depressing for me.
ReplyDelete~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum
This was more depressing and everyone were aholes
DeleteDisappointing all that time and energy invested into something that did not make you happy.
ReplyDeleteIf I had read it inside...dnf
DeleteLaughing because as I was reading your review I was thinking well why didn't she just dnf it. I see the weather played a part!
ReplyDeleteLOL, I know, sucha DNF, the summer played tricks with me
DeleteNot a good feeling
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear it wasn't better. Thanks for the honest review.
ReplyDelete:/
DeleteNot really motivated to read a depressing book right now.
ReplyDeleteWhen is one ever
DeleteSounds like an okayish read! Not my thing! :(
ReplyDeleteHaniya
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DeleteHmm maye not for me
ReplyDeleteNo loss
DeleteOh no..hope the next book is better for you!
ReplyDeleteSorry it wasn't a great read. You gave it a good chance though.
ReplyDeleteThat I did
DeleteSounds like this should have made your DNF list?! Sorry is wasn't what you hoped for.
ReplyDeleteit totally should have been
DeleteThat doesn't sound fun :/ I like the title, though.
ReplyDeleteSo very meh
DeleteGah. It did sound good...but eh.
ReplyDeleteMeh
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