Review of The Misunderstood

[Timothee22]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Misunderstood" by David Schwarzkopf.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Imagine being in a situation where one is being regarded as ugly and an outcast in your family that you cherish so much. Have you ever been in a world where it seems no one wants you?

Martha Drinnan, also called Mattie, was born at a very odd time. She came when her step-sister was becoming a budding hater and a serial killer. The time when Vincent, their big brother, would do anything Sarah said. She had a scar on her face, and she was regarded as ugly. Sarah hated her and wanted her killed; Vincent would also bully her so much. Growing up, Mattie realized she possessed some strange powers and abilities that no one had. How would these powers and abilities influence her later life and her family?

The Misunderstood by David Schwarzkopf is one of the best works of fiction I would ever read. I had so much fun and a great time reading it. David is currently one of my favorite authors. The story focuses on different characters, characters like Mattie, Vincent, Sarah, and so on.

Firstly, I love how the author tried to carry the readers along by giving a genealogy or a family tree before the story started. I always got bored reading stories that were filled with so many characters, but this was different. Apart from the main characters that I could follow separately, the introduction of the family tree made it easier for me to remember and keep track of the characters. This was brilliant from the author. Mattie's character is one I could relate to, someone who shows huge empathy for people. She would go to any length to help people.

I love folklore stories. So, I love the inclusion of some folklore names in the story. It had some uniqueness to the story. I believe kids or older kids might love reading this book, too, because the folklore names are just interesting. Also, I love how the author tried to blend some historical events with the story, especially some history of America during the 18th and 19th centuries. The story shows the political and societal influences on women and children and how these later shaped current America.

There was nothing I disliked about this book. The book was exceptionally edited because I found no errors. Therefore, I would rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. I would recommend this book to lovers of historical fiction. If you are disturbed by homosexual content, I would advise you to stay away from this book.

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[FunkyFlowerLady]

You've beautifully captured the gist of the book in your review, amazing!

[Chandelier Eden]

This review is super amazing. Having powers that can help you escape bullying is something I could have wanted as a kid .