The Donner party is seeing a revival, this is the second book in the last two months that I have read that has been about this fateful tale. If you enjoy historical fiction about westward expansion, I definitely recommend this book. I enjoyed the detailed descriptions of the wagon train and survival, but that's where its similarities to Little House on the Prairie end.
I absolutely loved the heart behind this story. The author's voice is incredible and she weaves a tale that is incredible and tragic. Intense details transport you to the devastating, wintry landscape. Characters fully form in your imagination and become people with whom you feel you can engage. The way in which the main character tells the tale is unique and insightful. Her point-of-view was refreshing, neither self-pitying or boastful, just honest and real with a hint of darkness. Good historical fiction begs you to read more about the events it details, and this story definitely has made me want to check out every resource available to read about this devastating and grisly adventure.
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