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'The Birchman'
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5.0 out of 5 stars Class Distinctions - An Old Story Made New April 2, 2013
By Rarebird1
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While the story is one that is as old as time, Sandy Hyatt-James has found a way to make this story not only new and fresh but extremely relevant. She takes us on a journey into a future that is very possible if things in Britain continue on the path it has chosen.
A classic case of the "haves" the Larchmen feeling entitled and that they are just in their assessment of the world, and the "have-nots" the Birchpeople rising up to improve their lot.
Enter one, Maxine Dowling", she feels strongly in class separation, so much so that she has written papers expounding its virtues. Naturally when she is asked to go amongst the Birch's as a spy she leaps at the chance. This is where everything that she believes, her foundation, gets shaken to its core.
The Birchman is mesmerizing, you get sucked in and become so involved with the characters that you cheer with them, get outraged for them and cry when they hurt. This is a must read for everyone no matter their station in life. A story of Faith, Hope and Love
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5.0 out of 5 stars Classy - a book I won't forget March 30, 2013
By Jan Heart
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Where does one start with this book? There is so much to say about it. I started reading it because it was given to me, but within a few chapters I was mesmerized by it and in the following days there wasn't much else I could think of apart from this book. I found myself half of the time reading the book, and the other half thinking about it. It's a book that simply grabs your imagination. With such vivid descriptions of class division, you get so caught up in the plot that you almost become the characters.
It's about a society that is lead by the Larch people who feel they are superior to the Birch people. Maxine Dowling is a young woman who has been asked to spy on Marcus Langan, a birch who is planning rebellion. Despite her original intentions, Maxine begins to realize how unfair the world against the birch people is and at the same time how powerful her friendship towards Marcus is growing. They develop their relationship into love, but can they win when they have the world against them? What sacrifices must be made, and will they ultimately win or loose?
If I had to read another book again, it would Birchman. I whole-heartedly recommend anybody with a passion to read this book!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Revolution!!! March 27, 2013
By bertiejf
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Maxine Dowling has plans for her life. She has studied hard and written papers about the importance of class distinction and the necessity for the intelligent Larchmen to continue to be separated from the lower working class Birchmen. Someday, she hopes to go into politics.
Instead of politics, she is called to be a spy. Marcus Langan, known as The Birchman, is planning a revolution. The Birch people live in squalor, work in the warehouses, raise all of the food, and every job that the Larch People do not want to do. For very little pay, low education, poor clothing, and poor living conditions.
Maxine is determined to do her job well, knowing that the Birchman and his followers are wrong. Until she meets Marcus, Ruth, Glynis and the other Birch people that work on the farm she is assigned to. She begins to see the difference between the way the Birch people actually live, and the way that she has always been told that they live.
This is a story of class warfare, of love, of betrayal, and of courage. The Birchman is set in a time 150 years from now, and yet deals with issues that we find ourselves facing today in an entertaining and well thought out fashion. You find yourself commiserating with the characters, with their thoughts and feelings. You understand their decisions, and to some extent, can even empathize with the Larch people.
I enjoyed this book from the very first page.
'The Birchman'
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Class Distinctions - An Old Story Made New April 2, 2013
By Rarebird1
Amazon Verified Purchase
While the story is one that is as old as time, Sandy Hyatt-James has found a way to make this story not only new and fresh but extremely relevant. She takes us on a journey into a future that is very possible if things in Britain continue on the path it has chosen.
A classic case of the "haves" the Larchmen feeling entitled and that they are just in their assessment of the world, and the "have-nots" the Birchpeople rising up to improve their lot.
Enter one, Maxine Dowling", she feels strongly in class separation, so much so that she has written papers expounding its virtues. Naturally when she is asked to go amongst the Birch's as a spy she leaps at the chance. This is where everything that she believes, her foundation, gets shaken to its core.
The Birchman is mesmerizing, you get sucked in and become so involved with the characters that you cheer with them, get outraged for them and cry when they hurt. This is a must read for everyone no matter their station in life. A story of Faith, Hope and Love
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5.0 out of 5 stars Classy - a book I won't forget March 30, 2013
By Jan Heart
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Where does one start with this book? There is so much to say about it. I started reading it because it was given to me, but within a few chapters I was mesmerized by it and in the following days there wasn't much else I could think of apart from this book. I found myself half of the time reading the book, and the other half thinking about it. It's a book that simply grabs your imagination. With such vivid descriptions of class division, you get so caught up in the plot that you almost become the characters.
It's about a society that is lead by the Larch people who feel they are superior to the Birch people. Maxine Dowling is a young woman who has been asked to spy on Marcus Langan, a birch who is planning rebellion. Despite her original intentions, Maxine begins to realize how unfair the world against the birch people is and at the same time how powerful her friendship towards Marcus is growing. They develop their relationship into love, but can they win when they have the world against them? What sacrifices must be made, and will they ultimately win or loose?
If I had to read another book again, it would Birchman. I whole-heartedly recommend anybody with a passion to read this book!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Revolution!!! March 27, 2013
By bertiejf
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Maxine Dowling has plans for her life. She has studied hard and written papers about the importance of class distinction and the necessity for the intelligent Larchmen to continue to be separated from the lower working class Birchmen. Someday, she hopes to go into politics.
Instead of politics, she is called to be a spy. Marcus Langan, known as The Birchman, is planning a revolution. The Birch people live in squalor, work in the warehouses, raise all of the food, and every job that the Larch People do not want to do. For very little pay, low education, poor clothing, and poor living conditions.
Maxine is determined to do her job well, knowing that the Birchman and his followers are wrong. Until she meets Marcus, Ruth, Glynis and the other Birch people that work on the farm she is assigned to. She begins to see the difference between the way the Birch people actually live, and the way that she has always been told that they live.
This is a story of class warfare, of love, of betrayal, and of courage. The Birchman is set in a time 150 years from now, and yet deals with issues that we find ourselves facing today in an entertaining and well thought out fashion. You find yourself commiserating with the characters, with their thoughts and feelings. You understand their decisions, and to some extent, can even empathize with the Larch people.
I enjoyed this book from the very first page.
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