Reviews for Pearl

The average rating for Pearl based on 2 reviews is 3.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2017-03-14 00:00:00 David Aranda It wounds me to rate a Lauraine Snelling only 2 stars . . . It really does! I was quite disappointed in this one. Firstly, the title is Pearl, but there is a WHOLE LOT more Ruby and Opal in it than Pearl. It felt forced, as if Pearl was just a vehicle to convey Ruby's storyline. And an unnecessary vehicle at that. Also the ending wrapped up very suddenly, and rather unsatisfactorily, and the next book picks up 5+ years later. Pearl's storyline didn't feel like it had enough resolution; boom, all of a sudden everything is fine and dandy. I would have liked to see her storyline wrapped up better. I did enjoy getting to know some characters I have only heard of in passing, such as Charlie (<3), Cimmeron, Milly, Belle, and the marquis. Not really something I would read again. Although, I wouldn't necessarily NOT recommend it.

Review # 2 was written on 2017-08-16 00:00:00 Samuel Higgins Pearl Hossfuss, teacher, flees to the Dakotah Territory from her father's arranged marriage. Carl Hegland, carpenter, leaves Minneapolis to find work in the Dakotah Territory. Ruby Torvold, proprietor, continues to thrive in Little Missouri. The characters were well developed and easily loved. Strength in character, Ruby continued to lead. Nestled in the Bad Lands of the Dakotah Territory, Little Missouri begins to grow. Progress, I love the word. The excitement fell off each page when the growth became apparent. One of my favorite scenes happened when Cat gave birth to kittens-in an underwear drawer. I grew up with cats and kittens were all around my house. I love reading about the old west, not sure I'd want to live there. Yet, the comradery seemed stronger during that period of time. Seemed like people needed each other more. The ending took me by surprise.