Review of The Foundlings and Fisherman from Tumby

[Marion Latchoumania-Quédou]

[Following is a volunteer review of "The Foundlings and Fisherman from Tumby" by Phillip Leighton-Daly.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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The Foundlings and Fisherman from Tumby is a story written by Phillip Leighton-Daly. This story tells the tale of Jon Treves and his wife, Margaret, as they flee the violence of Confederate Captain William Quantrill by sailing to Australia aboard a ship named the Morning Mist.

This story, written largely from Jon Treves’ point of view, quickly becomes captivating. We find ourselves drawn into the narration of Jon Treves and his journey aboard the Morning Mist. The characters are touching, unique, and complex. The story, although rather short, has a perfect pace for the narrative the author proposes.
The book offers depictions of courage, kindness, wisdom, and reason while also offering a somewhat gentle narrative. Yet, far from a slow and boring story, the story offered by The Foundlings and Fisherman from Tumby is full of twists, adventure, and suspense. We quickly become attached to the characters and their motivations. Even the antagonists arouse anger and disdain.
The author's atmosphere successfully immerses us in the lives of 19th-century characters. The book, once again rather short, can be read in one sitting and allows us to fully immerse ourselves in the atmosphere, the narrative, and the psychology of the characters.

If I had one comment to make, it would surely be that, in my opinion, the “mystical” part of the story comes very late in the narrative scheme. Because the story is short, it didn't bother me immensely. However, I still found it surprising and almost confusing. The atmosphere of the story is poetic enough to alleviate the confusion, but I would have preferred to see traces of mysticism much earlier for a smoother transition.

Overall, I rate this book 5 out of 5. The story, full of twists and turns and suspense, yet so sweet, was a very enjoyable read. It was hard to put it down, and following the protagonist's adventure and life was a very enjoyable experience. I found the mystical aspect disrupted the reading, but not enough to put me off.
I recommend this book to anyone who wants to read a book of adventure and kindness aboard a ship sailing on turbulent waters!

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The Foundlings and Fisherman from Tumby
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