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Leslie C — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 01:11:54 +0000

I think it should stay on the list. It is good to have a variety and different time periods represented. I think it is an important part of history and worth knowing. Also, it is just a good book.

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Jill Gross — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 19:01:50 +0000

I love historical fiction – I’ve learned so much along the way – including this book. Had no idea that woman were treated so poorly – guess for the time frame should have realized it. I had known England used Australian continent for men prison’s and recently finished In A Sunburned Country which does give you a good feel for the land and hardships there. I loved most of the characters – of course the ones I didn’t like – there is always some in the crowd because there are always people in the world no matter the time frame that are out only to take care of themselves. I think the book should stay on the list

The characters

Beth Nemchek — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 22:24:29 +0000

Who was your favorite character in The Exiles? I grew to love Hazel although at first I wasn’t at all sure about adding her to the mix. Never expected the twist of her raising Evangeline’s child!

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Beth Nemchek — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 22:19:25 +0000

Yes, I loved learning more about the Australian continent! I was able to find some great info about Flinders Island and the women’s penal colony online. I’m a sucker for an uplifting ending and this book nailed that!

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Amy V — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 15:14:24 +0000

I struggled with this one specifically with the inclusion of the aboriginal girl. I think this book tells an important story about the penal colonies in Australia and the treatment of the women/children within them– but I felt like the author was stretching to include the treatment of Native children in a way that just didn’t fit. I feel like that topic could deserve a whole story of its own and this one felt way too disjointed as a result.

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Kathy Coaker — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 16:32:42 +0000

Yes, I learned a lot about that part of Australia’s history.

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Book Girls’ Guide — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 22:22:27 +0000

We’re glad you enjoyed it!

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Rebecca — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 22:21:25 +0000

Yes! I don’t know much about the land but it was an interesting book.

Should this book stay on the list?

Book Girls’ Guide — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 17:23:31 +0000

Do you think this book was a good fit for the Book Voyage Challenge?