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An irresistible novel set against the backdrop of the American Civil War and based on the real life of Tom Thumb, a young man only twentyfive inches tall, who became Americas first internationally recognized entertainer.By a writer whose previous work has been called sprawling and elegant (The New York Times Book Review), this novel weaves together a fascinating behindthescenes look at life during the Civil War and a moving tale of one misfits odyssey to find his place in the world.Discovered at age four by P.T. Barnum, Tom Thumb soon finds himself traveling internationally, sitting on the laps of the queens of Europe, and entertaining the masses. He meets Czar Nicholas and the King of Saxony, and is invited to the Tuilleries by Louis Philippe. After marrying Lavinia Warren, Tom and wife are hosted at the White House by President Lincoln. With the country at war, Tom and Lavinia set out on their honeymoon tour and witness firsthand the fracture between the states, the heroism of young soldiers, and the unbreakable spirit of the American people.Written in a voice that is both witty and lyrical, and with a colorful secondary cast including Abraham Lincoln, Walt Whitman, P.T. Barnum, and notable figures of the period, this is an evocative, poignant imagining of one mans story at a unique moment in American history.
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I stumbled upon "The Remarkable Courtship of General Tom Thumb" and it was such an unexpected delight! The whimsical storytelling really made the quirky characters come alive. Perfect for anyone looking to add something different to their bookshelf. I gifted it to my sister, and she couldn't put it down!
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Maya Thompson
Disappointing Storytelling
Honestly, I was pretty let down by this book. I expected more from the premise, but the pacing was off, and I found myself losing interest quite a bit. The characters didn’t feel fully developed either. I wish I could say I enjoyed it more, but it just didn’t hit the mark for me.
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David Patel
Interesting, But Not My Favorite
This novel had a lot of charm and a unique premise, but it didn't quite resonate with me as much as I hoped. I liked the historical elements intertwined with fiction, but some parts felt a bit slow. It's a nice read for fans of quirky tales, just not my cup of tea.
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