Erin S. (nantuckerin) reviewed on 3/14/2013 + 158 more book reviews

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I am a big fan of books that re-imagine historic events. In One Thousand White Women, a side-note in American history is recast to create a very engaging, quick read that is more Western adventure than romance in the traditional sense. The Brides for Indians program that is the historic centerpiece of the story of May Dodd was never seriously considered by President Grant, but it provides a nice "what if" to launch a story about a group of diverse women, all undesirable for one reason or another, who are brought together to marry and help civilize the Cheyenne.

The book isn't perfect. As one example, many of the character names are over-the-top allegorical, and it drove me a little crazy. But the story as a whole is a really interesting snapshot of a social experiment gone wrong, from the perspective of a woman who was ahead of her time.

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