A True Account: Hannah Masury's Sojourn Amongst the Pyrates, Written by Herself by Katherine Howe
A True Account: Hannah Masury’s Sojourn Amongst the Pyrates, Written by Herself by Katherine Howe
Published by Henry Holt & Company on November 21, 2023
Page count: 275
Genre(s): Historical Fiction, Adventure
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Rating: 4 stars
Summary
A young servant disguises herself as a cabin boy for a pirate crew and goes searching for freedom–and treasure–amidst the dangers of life under the notorious pirate Ned Low. Centuries later, a professor looks to authenticate an incredible account of a disguised female pirate while also searching for her own sense of freedom.
Likes
Atmospheric: Katherine Howe’s A True Account was such an exciting, adventurous, and atmospheric read. Hannah Masury’s story truly captivated me. I could almost smell the salt water and hear the waves lapping against the sides of the ship. And when I tell you that even I got nervous when Ned Low spoke—whew. I was able to truly escape into this story, easily.
Eh
Dual-timeline: The going back and forth between timelines seemed a bit disjointed to me. When I was reading Hannah’s story, I felt like I was riding a wave, but when it switched to Marian’s, I have to admit that that wave ebbed a bit. I found myself looking forward to getting through Marian’s story and getting back to Hannah’s.
Recommendation & Rating
A True Account was a fun, sometimes graphic, read and perfect for the summer months. It’s one that I would definitely recommend to someone who enjoys pirates, treasure-hunting, history, and mystery.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Henry Holt & Company for the advanced reader copy.
