The Saga of Bridget and Amanda Book Two by Carole Love Forbes
Every family has its founding father(s). In the same spirit, every town has several families that can be attributed to its success. [i]The Saga of Bridget and Amanda Book Two[/i] by Carole Love Forbes is centered around Amanda and Bridget’s lives and families. The book has a 17th-century setting, and it features both the challenges and the successes of the families involved.
I loved how Forbes introduces the characters in the book. Keeping in mind that there is a myriad of them within the storyline, the author did a great job of assigning roles to each of them in such a way that they all contribute substantially to the plot. As a result, I had a less-tasking experience reading the book.
I was also happy to find that Forbes sheds some light on some of the social ills afflicting today’s society, and how they came to be. For example, Esther goes through one hell of an experience in the company of her youngest daughter simply because of their black heritage. The book also highlights some of the challenges that women have had to encounter since time immemorial due to their gender. For instance, Margaret wasn’t given a seat in the Assembly because she is a woman. After reading through those scenes, I felt compelled to appreciate the great strides made so far in the fight against racism and gender bias.
However, I noticed a few holes in the book’s plot. For instance, in as much as Rachel was undergoing depression, it was quite unbelievable for her to sleep continuously for three successive days. The romance in the book is also entirely predictable. For example, I had an idea that Lindy would finally end up marrying Fulke and that Rachel would marry Tepho.
Also, I was not too fond of the numerous typos in the book. However, I’m glad to report that it is a conducive read for readers from all religions as there are no teachings from any specific faith discussed. There are also no instances of profanity, and the erotic content is on a low scale.
I rate it [b]3 out of 4 stars[/b]. It is a very captivating and informative read that will leave you equipped with more knowledge of America in the 17th century. However, I deducted a star because of the dislikes, as mentioned above. I recommend it to all American citizens as it contains useful information on their history.