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Voyage Of Strangers (2014)

by Elizabeth Zelvin(Favorite Author)

3.24 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

1477825169 (ISBN13: 9781477825167)

languge

English

genre

Historical Fiction

publisher

Lake Union Publishing

review 1: I received this book for free from Goodreads first reads program.This was a really interesting book, the story blends historical fact and fiction to create a unique account of Columbus's journey. A lot of historical fact is used in the books and the events that involve real historical characters are recreated based on actual historical accounts and are documented in the back of the book. Overall the book offers a more modern look at the damage done in the discovery of the new world creating characters who have a compassionate eye towards the Taino people.
review 2: Ms. Zelvin's book is an interesting and very engaging story following the two main characters Rachel and Diego. The time frame transports us into the time of the Spanish inquisition and the discovery... more of "new" lands in the pacific. While very informative, the book is also a rather depressing read considering the unbelievable brutality with which the Taino, who inhabited the islands in question were treated, killed, enslaved, and their culture destroyed all for the sake of gold and power. A dark time of humanity indeed. less

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