Review: A vivid, fast paced novel.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 14, 2013
I know it is not great to judge a book by its cover, but that is exactly what I did with "Rose of Skibbereen" by John McDonnell. You see, I love old photographs and the one of the cover of this book was haunting and breathtaking.This book turned out to be as vivid and attention grabbing as the picture on the cover. "Rose of Skibbereen" is about a young woman who leaves Ireland for Philadelphia in the 1880s. The book takes the reader through the good times and bad in the late 1800s. I love this time period and as someone who read a lot of historical fiction, I have to say, this is the genre as its best."Rose of Skibbereen" really has something to offer most readers. It has adventure, mystery and romance, just to name a few. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves fast paced novels with great characters that will not leave you after the last page has been read. This book is a must read!