Review of The Enterprizing Fortune
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Review of The Enterprizing Fortune
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Enterprizing Fortune" by Margaret L. Mengedoht.]
The Enterprizing Fortune by Margaret L. Mengedoht is a fictional period piece set in the late 1600s and early 1700s. This book centers around Anne Jennings, who is being interviewed about her life as a young girl escaping Massachusetts during the Salem Witch Trials and becoming a cabin boy on a merchant ship. Women on ships were considered bad luck during these times, making things harder for Anne as she was forced to pretend that she was a boy. Anne and her brothers, William and Martin, get to experience life at sea before eventually being forced to work on a pirate ship, the Briar Rose. There’s action-packed adventures, sweet romances, and character growth that truly inspired me. I rate this book a 4 out of 5.
Something I enjoyed about this book and the author’s writing was how authentic to the time period it felt. The dialogue was realistic, the setting was realistic, and this helped pull the whole concept together. I also appreciated the beginning sections, which give a brief but captivating history of piracy and the myths and legends that surround pirates. There was a lot of information I learned because of this, and it made the story more intriguing for me. Something else I must mention is how cool it is that the author managed to tie in a major historical event: the Salem Witch Trials. Anne’s childhood and experiences during the popular witch trials could’ve been a whole book on its own! It was so captivating!
Although I found quite a few grammar and spelling mistakes in The Enterprizing Fortune, it hardly hindered any enjoyment I felt while reading. Proper editing is important and represents professionalism, but a few measly punctuation mistakes don’t ruin an otherwise well-written story. I’d suggest having this edited and reviewed a few more times, but for the most part, I can tell a lot of effort and thought went into the concept, the characters, and the plot of this book. Only one star was removed from my rating because of the large number of mistakes I found.
Overall, The Enterprizing Fortune by Margaret L. Mengedoht was fun and extremely interesting to read. I’d recommend this book to just about anyone! I believe everyone could find something they enjoy within the pages.
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The Enterprizing Fortune by Margaret L. Mengedoht is a fictional period piece set in the late 1600s and early 1700s. This book centers around Anne Jennings, who is being interviewed about her life as a young girl escaping Massachusetts during the Salem Witch Trials and becoming a cabin boy on a merchant ship. Women on ships were considered bad luck during these times, making things harder for Anne as she was forced to pretend that she was a boy. Anne and her brothers, William and Martin, get to experience life at sea before eventually being forced to work on a pirate ship, the Briar Rose. There’s action-packed adventures, sweet romances, and character growth that truly inspired me. I rate this book a 4 out of 5.
Something I enjoyed about this book and the author’s writing was how authentic to the time period it felt. The dialogue was realistic, the setting was realistic, and this helped pull the whole concept together. I also appreciated the beginning sections, which give a brief but captivating history of piracy and the myths and legends that surround pirates. There was a lot of information I learned because of this, and it made the story more intriguing for me. Something else I must mention is how cool it is that the author managed to tie in a major historical event: the Salem Witch Trials. Anne’s childhood and experiences during the popular witch trials could’ve been a whole book on its own! It was so captivating!
Although I found quite a few grammar and spelling mistakes in The Enterprizing Fortune, it hardly hindered any enjoyment I felt while reading. Proper editing is important and represents professionalism, but a few measly punctuation mistakes don’t ruin an otherwise well-written story. I’d suggest having this edited and reviewed a few more times, but for the most part, I can tell a lot of effort and thought went into the concept, the characters, and the plot of this book. Only one star was removed from my rating because of the large number of mistakes I found.
Overall, The Enterprizing Fortune by Margaret L. Mengedoht was fun and extremely interesting to read. I’d recommend this book to just about anyone! I believe everyone could find something they enjoy within the pages.
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This must be a great fiction story to take us bac k in the 1700, its a must read for me and thanks for the great review.
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Adventures at sea! It must be thrilling and scary at once for Anne and her brothers.
I like historical fictions, especially when they are well-written; you mentioned on your review that the author's writing was authentic to its time period. I am adding this book to my shelves.
I like historical fictions, especially when they are well-written; you mentioned on your review that the author's writing was authentic to its time period. I am adding this book to my shelves.
