Laurie Halse Anderson's Fever 1793 chilled me. From the title you instantly know it's about an epidemic of sorts, Yellow Fever to be exact. So you assume that it'll be a tragedy filled with death and sorrow. But sometimes tragedy can turn into a tale of hope and love.
At first, I didn't even want to read the book. I'm not the sort to want to read a book that will make me lie face down on my bed and weep for an hour. Who wants to be filled with sorrow, huh?
The setting was quite unique for something I was reading, usually it's modern. But for once it was set in the beginning of our country: United States of America. The story takes place in Philadelphia in the year of 1793. The main character, Matilda, lives in a coffeehouse with her mother, grandfather, and hired help.
The theme is not found until you're towards the middle of the book. The life lesson that as long as you keep hope and help the ones that need you. You'll get through the toughest of times.
Finding the plot is quite easy, in fact. The plot is about the main character and her families struggles as they go through the Philadelphia epidemic of Yellow Fever. As Matilda's mother falls ill with the disease, she is sent away to a family farm but tragedy follows her and her grandfather along the way.
My recommendations for this book is very high. Matilda is a strong-willed, hard-headed youth that you will adore through the story. This book is excellent from young adults all the way to senior citizen age. I would not suggest it to the younger generation though it is an excellent read.
Pages: 272
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