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Summary: Excellent historical fiction - well researched, well written
Review: I enjoy Anne Rinaldi's historical fiction. In her author's note, she shares how she used as much real fact as she could. But more than that, the situation of Rachel Marsh is realistic and believable. The reader witnesses how she grows throughout the novel. It is admirable how Rinaldi could blend her knowledge of American history and her storytelling skills so well.
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Summary: A superior novel
Review: This is one of my favorite Ann Rinald novels! She has told the Boston Massacre and the turmoil of Boston during pre-Revolutionary like no one else has! This book is passionate, exciting, and compelling. I would strongly recommend this book to everyone.
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Summary: Illustrous story
Review: I loved The Fifth Of March, and feel that it is a testament to Ann Rinaldi's great writing style. I thought that Rachel was a wonderful character to focus on, although I was a bit disappointed that Matthew and Rachel didn't stay together. Overall, however, I thought this was a moving, historically accurate novel about the Boston Massacre.
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Summary: Pretty good.
Review: I liked this book, but it's not a favorite or anything. The time & place setting was interesting. I liked the way it was grounded in historical fact and peppered with many historical figures. I've heard that most of Ann Rinaldi's books are like that, and my sister's a big fan of her, so I'm planning on reading some of her others. Those are a lot of good things, so why didn't I give this a better rating? Well, it just didn't have that unexplainable thing that truly great (or even partly great) books have. Most of the characters didn't especially draw me in, you know-make you love them or hate them, either way as long as it's an extreme feeling. Except I did like that bookshop owner, and his bookshop. (what's his name? Nathanial or John or one of those ever-common names) And that Crispus Attucks guy gets points for a cool name and a interesting (if not all good & likable) personality. I didn't feel much for the main girl, Rachel, except that general goodwill you have for those aquaintances who are just not quite "friends". And for some reason I didn't like Matthew. I don't know, just something about him, and it's not that he was a English solider. I sometimes wanted to scold Rachel for all the trouble she got into (not to mention disobeying John Adams) for him. And the other thing was that somehow, even though this is in the beginings of the Revolution and included the Boston Massacare, (though not til near the end it seemed) nothing seemed to happen. The book was kind of slow-paced, never really attention-grabbing except maybe during the actual Massacare. If you're a Ann Rinaldi fan you'll probably like this. Otherwise, if you like historical fiction, and there's no other better books to read, give it a try. Who knows, maybe you'll like it more than I did.
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Summary: Fromwhatihaveread(9books)sheisaverygoodauthor
Review: Like most of Mrs.Rinaldi's books, I have found not only does she keep as close to history as she can without it being non-fiction; but she makes up her main characters,antagonists, etc, with an imagination not uncommon to superb authors. I say this although I have heard the reviews on her book in the "Dear America" series about the Native American characters. I can not comment on this considering I haven't read the book and strongly am a believer in reading all things before I comment on them.I figure we are all entitled to our own opinion so let it be.
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Summary: Terrific!!
Review: Ann Rinaldi is a really great author, for those of you who don't know it. This book is one of her best! I would call it terrific! On one of these reviews someone asked if anyone had Ms. Rinaldi's address, and I would also like to know that, if anybody has it.
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Summary: This wasn't as good as the other Ann Rinaldi's.
Review: 'The Fifth of March' was the sixth or seventh Ann Rinaldi I've read, and frankly, it just wasn't as good.
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Summary: A genuinely wonderful contribution to great literature.
Review: This beautifully researched book is a must-read for all interested in authentically presented historical fiction. A well written page-turner, filled with drama and issues close to us all.
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Summary: Very sad and gets you thinking
Review: I cried in this book. I feel that Rachel maybe should have given a little more to Matthew. I feel that the Adamses were a little mean, letting her go.
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Summary: Very Well Done
Review: Usually, anything that romotely pertains to History puts me in a coma, but Rinaldi gives facts a personality. This story makes the ignorant say "Hey, people actually acted like people 200 years ago", and is a great read for anyone ready to kill their history teacher. I give it an excellent review, but when compared to A Break with Charity, is weak.
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