- Paperback: 296 pages
- Publisher: Walker Books Ltd; 1st edition (3 Nov 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0744590906
- ISBN-13: 978-0744590906
- Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.4 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 360,712 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"The author's eye for detail in matters of daily routines... is impeccably realized. Frequently moving and unwaveringly honest, the most impressive quality I found was the way Ann Turnbull's prose carries in its narrative drive the calm, centred, almost silent spirit of the Quaker Friends." (Carousel) "Although written from a sympathetic angle, it challenges the reader to think about the implications of religious fanaticism. Not easy, but fascinating and gripping." (The Northern Echo) "Here is a novel that needs a trumpet to be blown for it... The pleasures lie less in plot surprises than in the plain, exact and elegant language that takes you to the heart of each character's feeling... The end of the novel, which reduced the reader to tears, leaves you longing for the sequel which Walker has had the good sense to commission." (The Guardian)"
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A story of love against the odds.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is definate must read, I really did not want it to end! No Shame No Fear is a historical fiction, which is a love story, but also focuses on religion, the Quakers and Church goers, the rich and the poor. It's a story that makes you feel warm, when two people meet and genuinly fall in love which is forbidden because of social status, a story that fills you with horror and anger at what society in that time did to those who did not follow what the rich expected. this book has not had much publicity but will be a difinate reccommendation by word of mouth from me!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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No Shame, No Fear is about a 15 year old Quaker girl, Susanna, working as a servant, and a 17 year old rich, wool-merchant's son, Will, who's just finished school and whose father wishes him to take an apprenticeship in London. The story ties the two together, focusing on the ideas and lives of the Quakers in the Restoration, and the relationship between the two.
I highly recommend this book- not only for its beautiful writing, but for its obviously researched ideas and for its characters and story.
It is a "young adult," book. I recommend it for ages 14+ to fully appreciate it.
I highly recommend this book- not only for its beautiful writing, but for its obviously researched ideas and for its characters and story.
It is a "young adult," book. I recommend it for ages 14+ to fully appreciate it.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read this book in a whole night. I just couldn't put it down. It really focused on the reality of what happened around those days and what is still happening in our society today, though on not such a big measure. If you love historic books and also romance then you'll love this book! You must read it!
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brilliant!!!
i thought that this book was amazing! i am her daughter writing and this is my favorite book so far! i would definitely recommend this! Read more
Published 18 months ago by Sam Miller
Excellent- it had me completely hooked!
What I loved most about this book was the way that each chapter was told from an alternating view point so that you got to know each of the characters of Will and Susannah really... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Judith Hill
Quiet, precise and delicate
1662, the monarchy has been restored after the civil wars, and 15 year old Susanna leaves her Quaker family to go and work in the nearby town. Read more
Published on 6 Dec 2009 by Roman Clodia
Intersting and heart-warming
An interesting read as well as a good story.
This book follows a Quaker girl, Susanna, who leaves the country to work in a nearby town and a young merchant's son,... Read more
This book follows a Quaker girl, Susanna, who leaves the country to work in a nearby town and a young merchant's son,... Read more
Published on 3 Aug 2009 by Tasha
An ethralling read!
This was a lovely book to read - exceptionally well-written with a lot of deep description. It was enthralling from the outset, and a genuine interest in these people was taken... Read more
Published on 30 Jan 2008 by FAMOUS NAME
A super read!
The story is about Susanna, a young quaker girl, who leaves her family to work in a Printers. On her way she meets William, a scholar just returned from his studies. Read more
Published on 16 May 2007 by Ms. K. M. Hamilton
Play was great, can't wait to read the book!
Having just seen the play of this book, I can't wait to actually read it! Such a brilliant story of two people in love who just long to be together despite family and social... Read more
Published on 27 Mar 2007 by SmileyOne
Fabulous
I read this one night when I couldn't sleep. I'll just say I kept trying to sleep and couldn't. I just had to keep on reading. Read more
Published on 16 Aug 2006 by Marina Rose
Exellent!
A great book I recomend. I could not put it down! A book to bring out your emotions and the way it's written takes you into the story. Sad but with good feeling behind it. Read more
Published on 20 July 2006 by L. Goodwin
Totally unputdownable!
Manages to combine sensitive and informed insight into the struggles of the early Quakers with a totally gripping story which will suit all ages and both sexes. Read more
Published on 30 Nov 2005 by M. Harper
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