I could not put this book down, it keeps your interest.So glad hubby likes to read too. Based on true historical facts. Very good read. I enjoy this writer, very good story line, it kept going.
Overall, a great read. I wasn't quite sure what to expect from this new-to-me author, and I was pleasantly surprised.
Helpful Score: 2
I truly enjoyed this historical fiction book. It's based on the true story of John Bunyon who wrote "Pilgrim's Progress." I appreciated all of the history in this book, even though I did know about John Bunyon's story it was truly an experience to read about his wife's experience while John was going through everything he went through. It was news to me about his children, especially that he had a blind daughter. I did not know that so there were things in this book that really completes his story and his life. I read the book in every spare moment I had, it kept my interest and I just had a hard time putting it down. You will enjoy this book.
Helpful Score: 1
This book was so much better than I expected it to be. I looked at the cover and the title and thought it would be a silly romance novel. As it turned out, it was actually a well written story based on John Bunyan who wrote The Pilgrim's Progress but also focusing on Elisabeth, his second wife who supported him. I was surprised to find out that many of the details and characters were based on fact and transcripts. This book was an amazing view into the past world of the Puritans and their persecution.
Helpful Score: 1
If it werent for lifes little demands, I could have easily read this book in a day or two. Though its a fast read, the book is chock full of information about the Puritan way of life and the struggles Puritans had to overcome as Royalists gained control during Cromwells last days of reign. I am not too familiar with this part of history and the author did a great job of weaving historical facts as we follow Elizabeth and Johns journey to build a life together while battling societal prejudices.
