Caleb's Crossing: A Novel Audiobook

" I couldn't put this book down! I finished it in four hours. "

" Liked much about the book. Characters very interesting. Mixture of high emotions and yet somewhat closed and secretive. Overall results - heavy "

" I have to agree with Jennifer and want to add that the problem is not the story but the teller "

" Geraldine Brooks is a favorite author of mine. This book, like her others, is very rich in historical detail. Although it started slow the story and character development was powerful and worth the wait. "

" This was a great read from an interesting perspective. The story captures the challenges early settlers of Martha 's Vineyards experienced living in close proximity to the area's Native Americans. The challenges of being a female in this time period are also well done. Worth reading. "

" Brook's novel is excellent. The historical fiction btings to life this time period in the hidtory of our country. "

" This is the second book I read by Brooks, and while I like her writing style, I don't care much for her stories. In Caleb's Crossing, I felt like the original story had so much potential but just fizzled out. I also felt like there were a lot of parts that seemed farfetched for the circumstances. I can see why some people liked this book a lot, but it just wasn't for me... "

" Great read...I recommend this book "

" A fictional account based on facts. This story moves quickly and develops a variety of characters in the early 1600's at Martha's Vineyard. "

" A beautiful story. I loved every bit if it. "

" Rich in history but I didn't really become attached to any of the characters. "

" beautiful writing. Loved the historical fiction "

" Factionalized account of an Indian educated at Harvard College in the early 1600s and the independent-minded white girl challenging the place of women in her Puritan family. Reminiscent of the children's book, The Witch of Blackbird Pond. "

" I enjoyed this historical fiction novel which has a mix of early American Indian and settlers interacting in 15th century New England educational setting. "

" I listened to this book narrated by Jennifer Ehle. Truly wonderful. I got alot of busywork done as I found excuses to put in my headphones and listen to Bethia's narration. "

" I loved this book, both for the historical information on Martha's Vineyard and Harvard in the early years and form the well drawn characters. "

" I read for Book Club, a bit hard to get into. "

" I thought the book was good. I wonder about the title. It made me curious about life at that time. The author seemed to do a good job of reality without political correctness. Made the story more interesting. "

" I enjoyed this story of Caleb of the Wampanoag tribe becoming educated at Harvard. I found it fascinating to read about Harvard in its early years . . . simple cabins surrounded by muddy fields. "

" One of those amazing books that you're completely absorbed in... until the author suddenly jumps ahead fifty years to have the main character reminisce about her life at age 70. Noooooo... "

" Very good book. Interesting history of early Cape Cod settlement. Characters remained true. Well written. "

" Interesting historical fiction about first Native American to attend Harvard. "

" Fine novel about early colonial settlers and the Native americans "

" I really liked this story,it was so sad. "

" I enjoyed it like most of Geraldine Brooks' books, but didn't adore it like The People of the Book. "

" Geraldine Brooks does such a good job writing interesting historical fiction that has me hooked on her characters but ultimately learning something about real history as well. "

" A must read mix of fact and fiction about the early days of Harvard college and the first two American Indian students,, written beautifully and carefully researched by the author. "

" A well-written, well-researched, attention-holding historical novel. "

" Loved it. Geraldine Brooks is such a wonderful storyteller. I found myself so engrossed that I read well into the night. It doesn't follow the path I thought it would but it follows history, as well as it can. I thoroughly enjoyed it. "

" She is such a great writer. Engrossed after 5 pages. "