Harriet and Isabella are estranged sisters that belong to the famous Beecher family. Harriet is the Harriet Beecher Stowe that wrote Uncle Toms Cabin and Isabella is an ardent suffragist activist. These 2 strong women look back over their lives as their father Harry Beecher lies in his bed near death. This historical fiction shows how the country was struggling with the issues of slavery and womens rights.
I thought the writing style to be a little confusing at times because the story lapsed back in time to different episodes in the past of Harriet and Isabella and sometimes I wasnt sure of the point of view or the time period of the narrative. I was interested in the characters and how the family strife was going to be resolved, but the story was too fractured and hard to read.
I thought the writing style to be a little confusing at times because the story lapsed back in time to different episodes in the past of Harriet and Isabella and sometimes I wasnt sure of the point of view or the time period of the narrative. I was interested in the characters and how the family strife was going to be resolved, but the story was too fractured and hard to read.
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