Ramona

Description

Ramona is a book of extreme importance when it comes to taking into account the cultural heritage of America, and most especially, Native American culture. This fascinating love story can be a challenging read for today’s younger readers, but any historian will tell you that the perceived difficulty of going through a longer novel filled with subtle turns of events and extensive descriptions that might be lost on those who might be more interested in a fast-paced, eye-catching story.

One of the main characteristics of Helen Hunt Jackson’s elaborate style is that she carefully weaves her narrative around detailed, beautiful descriptions speaking of anything from the landscapes of California, to the heroine’s family life and her interaction with the men in her life. Ramona is, however, far more than just a realistic 19th century love story depicting the hardship and challenges of following one’s heart. It also paints a vivid and genuine picture of the relationship between whites, Mexicans and Native Americans, as it was at the time.

History buffs, adepts of classic 19th century novels and anyone interested in a rare and beautiful depiction of what Native American culture is all about will thoroughly enjoy this remarkable book, and gain an extremely satisfying reading experience from start to finish. The interaction between Ramona and her adoptive family and the character of Senora Moreno alone are enough to liven up the story and provide some truly invaluable insight on the cultural development of that specific period in California.

Although it might seem like a longer read at first, Ramona is definitely worth the effort of getting into it. Once you get used to Helen Hunt Jackson’s style, you may find that you can hardly put the book down to take a breather, and the story’s fulfilling, as well as thought-provoking outcome will be completely worthwhile in the end.
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