The Mapmaker's Children by Sarah McCoy follows two women - Sarah Brown in the 1850s and Eden Anderson in 2014. Sarah's story is personal and global - the story of slavery, abolition and the time leading up to the Civil War in the United States. Eden's story is about personal sorrow, a house, and a doll. Sarah's story is the more compelling one, but Eden's story feels more alive.
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Reviewed based on a copy received through a publishers giveaway
Read my complete review at: http://www.memoriesfrombooks.com/2015/04/the-mapmakers-children.html
Reviewed based on a copy received through a publishers giveaway
Eden, the character in modern times was not likable in the least. I really hated this book and could not finish it.
This book is the story of two women's lives: Sara Brown, daughter of abolitionist John Brown, in the 1850's and Eden Anderson in 2014. The connection is the house that Eden and her husband have purchased. Chapters alternate between Sara and Eden (which I found a little annoying at times), but the story lines are good. I personally enjoyed Sarah's history of losing her father after his failed Harper's Ferry raid, her friendship with associates of her father's and her ongoing efforts to promote the end of slavery. She was an extraordinary woman in extraordinary times. Eden's story is one of personal loss and reconnection with her husband, family and community and the connection between the two women. Overall, a very good read for all those interested in historical fiction based on factual characters and events.
