Book Reviews of Alice's Tulips

I LOVED this one! The narrative took a little getting used to at first since she writes in letter form, but I loved the story and the characters. As always, Sandra Dallas keeps you spellbound!

Sandra Dallas' talent lies in finding beauty, strength, and compassion in the small, simple moments of women's lives. She has done it again in this Civil-War-era novel, once again using the theme of quilting to highlight her characters' lives. Even as Alice uses patience and skill to make otherwise useless bits and pieces of fabric into expressions of love that are both beautiful and practical, so does the story piece together bits and pieces to create a skillfully wrought portrait of the characters' lives and time.

Bases during the Civil War, this is a story about a young bride who must care for her mother-in-law while her husband is away. Alice writes letters to her sister which provides the reader with view of life during the era. There is suspense, love, and devotion throughout the story. Easy read.

I loved this book. A very interesting story set in Civil War times from the perspective of a young newlywed who's husband goes off to war. I couldn't put it down.

first book I have read by sandra dallas,,,,,loved it !!!! will keep on reading more

Sandra Dallas does it again! I couldn't stop reading this book. She brought her characters to life!

Interesting and well written book of a woman who lives at at a Iowa farm during the Civil War. It is written through her letters to her sister. I felt involved and so interested in her hardships and daily life. Would have loved if it had a sequel. Would recommend it to all. Great reading!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! The characters dug their way into my heart and I missed them when the book was finished. There was mystery, surprise, history, a love story, characters you couldn't wait to spend time with. This book came recommended by a friend and I would wholeheartedly recommend it to others!

Ms. Dallas has an interesting way of capturing the speech mannerisms of certain periods or regions. I like the quirkiness of this and the story background is very interesting also. An enjoyable read on a rainy day.

A unique story written through letters that will make you laugh at times and feel sad at times. Nice pace.

Typical of Sandra Dallas -- a good story

Book is written completely in letter form from one sister to another revealing her life during the Civil War. Very interesting...

I really enjoyed the book. It was a quick read and the growth of the main character was well done. I am curious about some of what I considered more modern ideas/topics being discussed in the book, but possibly I don't know my history as well as I thought! Despite that I really loved the book.

Not as compelling as The Diary of Mattie Spenser by the same author, but very interesting. The book as written as a collection of letters from the main character to her sister. Takes place during the Civil War and is seen through the eyes of a young bride.

Beautiful story and a quick read

Great story!

An insightful book into life in a small Iowa town during the Civil War. The book is comprised of a series of letters from a young, newly married girl, to her sister. Alice lives on a farm with her cold, disapproving mother-in-law while her husband is off fighting for the Union. If you're a quilter you'll enjoy the references to quilting.

This book is written in the form of letters (from Alice to her sister). The way it's written almost makes it seem like you're going through someone's box of history. I like that it gives you an indepth look into Alice's personality. That would be tough to be left with a mother in law who doesn't like you much!

Some slight damage to the back cover.

A really fun read. I've read a couple others by this author and want to read them all. Highly recommended.

Alice Bullock is a young newlywed whose lhusband, Charlie, has just joined the Union Army, leaving her on his Iowa farm with only his formidable mother for company. Alice writes lively letters to her sister filled with accounts of local quilting bees, the rigors of farm life, and the customs of small-towm America. But no town is too small for intrigue and treachery, and when Alice finds herself accused of murder, she discovers her own hidden strengths.

Alice Bullock is a young newlywed whose husband,Charlie, has just joined the Union Army,leaving her on his Iowa farm with only his formidable mother for company.