Alice's Tulips Audiobook

" This book took a while to get into and I almost didn't finish it. It may be that I had a hard time adjusting to the writing style. The entire book was a compilation of letters from the main character, Alice, to her sister. It takes place during the Civil War on a farm in Iowa. The letters did help me to have a better understanding of the hard times that the women left at home experienced while their husbands were away at war. "

" I forgot I had this book. Now I remember why I do. I enjoy the growth and self-realization of the heroine. I like the story-telling device (her letters to her sister) and that with only a few lines we get almost a full picture of her sister's story as well. It's earthy, but I like a bit of frankness. It does remind me that for as much as we lament "society" today, I would much rather be living right when and where I am. "

" This book takes place during the Civil War. It is all letters from the main character (Alice) to her sister, and tells of life with her mother-in-law while her husband is off to war. It is clever and interesting. "

" Warning, some brief, yet uncomfortable moments of sexual innuendo. "

" I like Sandra Dallas and I particularly loved this book. It is the Story of Alice a new bride whose husband has joined the Union Army. He leaves the family farm in Iowa leaving Alice living with her mother-in-law on the farm. It was interesting to see how farm life and the Civil war molded Alice into a strong independent woman. "

" I really enjoyed The Persian Pickle Club so I was expecting to enjoy this one more than I did. I was okay, it didn't keep my attention as in not being able to put it down though. "

" Typical Sandra Dallas. Very predictable. I had such high hopes after "Tallgrass". "

" It was a Civil War novel done through the letters of one young woman. "

" This was a very fun read! I only gave it 4 stars though since I was able to put it down for a few days and then pick it up to read again. 5 stars would be a book I couldn't put down or stop reading. "

" Book was just OK, I'm not sure I liked the way she told the story. The story was written from letters from the main character to her sister. I would have like to hear from someone else. "

" It's been a long time since I've read a book in 3 days! What a nice book, well written, interesting, historically correct....just a pleasure to read! Look forward to reading more by Sandra Dallas. "

" I loved Persian Pickle Club so I decided to try another Sandra Dallas book. I was not disappointed. I love her unpredictable ending and most of all the portrayal of such strong women. "

" I either really like Dallas' books or really don't connect with them. Her writing is good; loved the info about quilting, but didn't end up caring about the characters. "

" Another excellent book by my new favorite author--Sandra Dallas. Women's friendships and understanding--that is the theme. Set is Civil War, this shows the home life of women thrown together because their men were off to war. "

" Not my favorite Sandra Dallas, but not horrible. There were some small lewd references that were rather shocking and didn't fit the time period. "

" I liked it. I wasn't sure about the tie-in to Mattie Spencer, but as I'm reading Tallgrass, I see that she tends to tie her books together that way. Not my favorite Sandra Dallas, which IS The Diary of Mattie Spencer, but worth reading. "

" My mom sent me this book, but I think I may have read it before. I am about 30 pages into it and it seems very familiar. "

" Great easy-to-read book about a new bride stranded on an Iowa farm with her crotchedy mother-in-law while her husband is off fighting in the Civil War. It was enjoyable to watch the changes that happen to Alice's character as the reality of life settle in. "

" Interesting take on the Civil War, but the main character is annoying. "

" A story of love and family during the Civil War. It made me realize just how easy our lives are now! "

" Entire book is a series of letters written by Alice to her sister. Very well done; enjoyed the story of Civil War wife dealing with life on farm while husband is off fighting. "

" Another book by Sandra Dallas, this one written in letters to a civil war farm wife's sister. Descriptive of life at home in Iowa, somewhat predictable plot, feisty and fun main charater. "

" I read Sandra Dallas' "Persian Pickle Club" years ago. I really enjoyed this one, not just for the story but also for the quilt history. This book really made me want to buy some fabric and make another quilt! "

" This is a good story that takes place during the Civil War. The characters are interesting with human frailties. The dynamics of the family were shown against the heartbreaking times of the war. I would highly recommend this book. "

" liked it for the iowa connection-i knew iowa sent lots of boysto the civil war-this bought it home-lovely book! "

" "I was surprised when he came home without a hand but I understand, he couldn't write." "

" This was such a heart warming story and the ending made me so happy! Wish I could know these characters in real life! "

" I loved this book and was really hoping there was a sequel. I want more. "

" Another book by Sandra Dallas, this one written in letters to a civil war farm wife's sister. Descriptive of life at home in Iowa, somewhat predictable plot, feisty and fun main charater. "

" This story is told in letters from Alice to her sister, Lizzie and for that reason is very one dimensional. It takes a long time to get to what the story is really about, so it was a little boring. "

" good story, mildly predictable, epistolary format takes some getting used to "

" The letter format was very different but the author was able to develop the characters and draw you in. I loved the explanations of different quilt patterns, how they were used and the different names for the same patterns. "

" Interesting take on the Civil War, but the main character is annoying. "

" This was an okay book about a young wife during the civil war. I didn't love it, didn't hate it. Not much more to say! "

" Interesting to learn a bit more of what a woman's life was probably was like during this period in our country's history. "

" I will think twice about throwing my scraps away! What a sweet book. "

" I really like all of Sandra Dallas' books. This one is no exception. "

" The story is a series of letters between Alice and her sister, Lizzie. Gives a good account of life on a farm in Iowa during the Civil War. "

" Entire book is a series of letters written by Alice to her sister. Very well done; enjoyed the story of Civil War wife dealing with life on farm while husband is off fighting. "

" Not as good as the Persian Pickle Club, but still an okay read. "