![]() ![]() I did not enjoy the modern day portion of the book nearly as much. Although I loved the historical part of the book, Ebershoff also used several other narrators though out this part, which at times, was confusing, and he tended to rambled a bit, especially towards the end. I found the main character Ann Eliza engaging it was easy to get lost in her clear engaging voice, and forget you were reading fiction. Polygamy is something I could never personally accept, but after reading this book I do have a better understanding of the devout, unquestioning faith underlying its existence and the daily challenges of practicing this faith. It showed the damaging effects of plural marriage on women and children, and also it's toll on some men, which came as a surprise to me. ![]() The well researched historical storyline was compelling and thought provoking with insightful, fascinating details on polygamy. (3.5 stars) In this book the author flips back and forth between two stories, both revolving around the Mormon doctrine of plural marriage one is historical and the other modern day. ![]()
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