news of the world paulette jiles reviews

Perhaps because of the strong visual components of News of the World, perhaps because the story is just action-packed with vivid writing, our readers are ready for this novel's movie version! The beauty of unformed and wild Texas comes through in the author's stark descriptions of the landscape in every chapter, but as the leaves burst forth and the sun again warms the earth, the two travelers are also reborn and enter a new life phase. Moreover, she writes a beautiful story of courage, acceptance, and love (Linda J). Jiles captures the feel of the Texas landscape, from the plains of north Texas to the Hill Country to the desert of San Antonio. Top-notch author Paulette Gilesdescribes the beauty of the land with the eye of a true naturalist. The author has a true gift for description, we see, smell and feel the conditions the pair experience (Ruthie A). The landscape comes alive, as does the almost constant sense of desperation of being on the road during such dangerous times. Our readers were captivated by the way Paulette Jiles crafted the rugged, raw landscape of Texas in the late 19th century: Paulette Jiles has written a poignant story of learning to trust and, in the end, to love (Arlene M). I remember enough of my Oklahoma and Plains Indians history courses to know the events ring true, related in such a way to have genuinely touched my heart (Pam M). Every scene is described so clearly that the reader becomes part of the narrative (Marianne D).

This is a touching story filled with both humor and raw descriptions of Texas life. I have found a new author to love! (Marcie M). Well-researched, filled with beautiful description and wry humor, the story is also highly suspenseful all the way to the Captain's terrible moral dilemma at the end (Dona H). What ensues is an exploration of the history and cultures that made Texas (Pam L). He is a quiet hero, who is entrusted with returning a 10-year-old to her family.

News of the World centers around a 70-year-old man Captain Kidd, who carries news of the world to the people of Texas after the Civil War. 23 out of 25 gave it a 4 or 5 star rating.ĭon't miss this rich historical fiction offering! (Bev C). Paulette Jiles brings the landscape of late 19th century Texas to life in this novel long-listed for the National Book Award about an unlikely friendship that is formed between a former Civil War hero and a young abducted girl. A brilliant work of historical fiction that explores the boundaries of family, responsibility, honor, and trust.

News of the world paulette jiles reviews