Westering Women
Westering Women
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Brief
Beta336
Novel • Fiction
American West • 1850s
2020
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Westering Women by Sandra Dallas, women journey on a wagon train to California in 1852, seeking new beginnings and escaping difficult pasts. Along the way, they form strong bonds and face numerous challenges in their quest for a better life, relying on resilience, friendship, and determination to overcome obstacles on the American frontier.
Adventurous
Emotional
Inspirational
Heartwarming
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
7,850 ratings
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Review Roundup
Westering Women by Sandra Dallas receives praise for its vivid portrayal of women's resilience during westward expansion, with a strong focus on friendship and survival. Readers appreciate the engaging narrative and rich historical detail. Criticisms include some predictable plot points and a desire for deeper character development. Overall, it's a captivating and heartening read.
Who Should Read Westering Women?
Readers who enjoy historical fiction with strong female protagonists, similar to Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, will appreciate Westering Women. Fans of Little House on the Prairie series will also be drawn to its depiction of resilience and camaraderie on a journey during the 1850s American West.
7,850 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
American West • 1850s
2020
Adult
18+ years
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