104:107 Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper

Christopher's bookclub read for last month. I had no real idea what the book was about other than it had something to do with Indians. I knew there had been a movie made with the same title but I hadn't seen it so I really went into reading this with no expectations.

I enjoyed it a lot. I liked that the Indian culture was researched and respected by the author. It was incredibly descriptive and the characters rich plus a villain you just have to hate. I liked that although generally women of this time were "docile, the gentle sex", Cora has an underlying strength and while afraid will still speak her mind and not allow herself or her sister to be bullied. To put this in stark contrast to Gamut who is frequently more a detriment to the small party beleaguered on all sides is wonderfully done. Intense action and fast-paced as well. Truly just an all around winner.

Page count: 430p/34,638p ytd