The Cherokee Hideaway
by Wheeler Pounds
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Pub Date Jan 22 2018 | Archive Date Aug 17 2019
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Description
A thirst for adventure leads a young man down a path of discovery. On a hike into the forbidding Sipsey Wilderness, Raleigh Walker discovers some rather interesting artifacts related to the Indian Removal Act during the 1830s. Barely making it out of the forest, he decides to go looking for more information. In doing so, he stumbles across a fascinating woman with a family whose Cherokee background seems strangely tied to the mystery he unearthed in the woods. Jenny Riddle is a woman who knows what she wants and goes after it.
When Raleigh enters her life, he gives her a new mission to fight for. Together they begin to put together the pieces of a puzzle, following the story of a young Cherokee couple who escaped the Trail of Tears while also creating a new story of their own, generations later. The hideaway connects the past to the present in this historical fiction of love and hardship.
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781934610640 |
| PRICE | $19.95 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Denice L, Reviewer
I live in Oklahoma. My husband, daughter and grandson are Cherokee. The book cover caught my eye and the story synopsis was interesting enough to read the book. Wheeler Pounds did a great job of including many of the hardships inflicted during the Trail of Tears. He set a tone for his characters set to one of the most shameful periods of history. The story did not flow as smoothly as many others I have read but the story itself is unique and compelling enough to overcome that one shortcoming. I have recommended this book to my family and friends for their input. I'm sure they will find it just as compelling as I did.
Tanja W, Reviewer
I have always been fascinated with our Native Americans and their history. I was delighted to come across this book which lends a human aspect to a tragic piece of American history. While one may have heard of the Cherokee Trail of Tears, this approach to the story is relate-able and real. We grieve along with Eve and are frustrated along with Raleigh as he attempts to locate any current members of Eve’s family.
That said, while I enjoyed this story and all the characters in it, I was put off by some of the more unrealistic aspects. I believe this is more due to an amateur author at the helm of the story than any actual substantive issues. For example, I found much of the dialog to be unlike how actual people speak. It seemed to me that the author was formalizing the speech of modern characters, excepting that of older Cherokees. The older Cherokee's speech is a bit beyond informal and I wondered if it was realistic or pushed a bit beyond realistic to make a point. My other bone of contention was how the relationship between Raleigh and Jenny is developed. It felt a bit too rushed, even considering the “Cherokee Way”. The story was good enough to get past those details and I still greatly enjoyed the book – even with the snakes.
Sarah F, Reviewer
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Rating (on a scale of 1 to 5, 5 being excellent)
Quality of writing: 4
Pace: 4
Plot development: 4
Characters: 3
Enjoyability: 4
Ease of Reading: 4
Overall rating: 4 out of 5
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