Just when I was beginning to become invested in the lives of the characters involved in the American Revolution section of the book, a new century has begun, leaving many issues unresolved. From 1781 and then 1790, the author jumps to 1825. The war is barely over and few details have been given about its resolution. Weston is now a father of five children, all girls, except for Frank, who is the main character of the next time period.
Over two hundred pages have been spent with the family of John Master which is a significant portion of the book so far. Therefore, it's difficult to avoid feeling a connection to this family and to the events of the American Revolution. This being only the beginning of the second of four centuries included in the novel, the author must move along in order to fit everything in. I am surprised that so much time has been spent on one event, although it was a major one for the United States. I am sure its ramifications will be felt well into the following chapters.
Having just recently read Diana Gabaldon's newest book, An Echo in the Bone, I found many similarities between events and characters depicted in both novels. This and the fact that the historical figures (George Washington, Benedict Arnold, Thomas Jefferson, et al) are so renowned, allows the reader to connect to and understand the story on a different level.
I can't help but feeling incomplete and unsettled about the outcome of the war, but I am sure the events of the next century will be equally engaging.
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