Caroline: Little House, Revisited Kindle Edition

After reading this, I wish an entire alternate series could be written from Caroline's point of view. I'm in my forties and still have the box set of the paperbacks in the yellow box, that I received for Christmas one year from my Dad's company Christmas party. I tend to re-read the books once a year or so, mostly when I get laid out with an annual cold or flu because they are easy and comforting.As a girl, of course I found Laura's perspective enthralling, but as I grew older I eyed everything from a modern world, feminist view, and occasionally wondered how dear Pa's wanderlust, failed ambitions, and forays actually impacted his wife. This book was a great reminder that things were so different. As I'd read the original books, Laura focused so much on Pa, that I wondered what Caroline was really thinking and feeling every time they moved, nearly starved, journeyed from their close knit family and community. It was also eye opening to realize how young Caroline would have been when they made the move, and that she was actually pregnant with Baby Carrie, and didn't acquire Jack until Pet and Patty. Not to mention just the having to do things like laundry out in the prairie.It was a real 'driveway moment' for me,because I first heard about while driving to meet a friend for breakfast on a Sunday morning and the author was being interviewed. My friend texted asking why I was late, and I had to respond I was in my car listening to the radio.

Barely able to get thru the book. Caroline is odd, obsessed with her inner self and after a day fighting a life threatening fire she spreads ashes on her chest and gets horny which we have to read about in detail. Not going in my Little House collection!!

I hope this book isn't too strongly linked to Laura Ingalls Wilder's "Little House" books as a "companion" or "for the fans of..." because this is so much more. Had there never been any Laura Ingalls Wilder books, this novel would still stand as a strong, well-written, page-turner filled with truth, honest emotion, and adventure. This is a book for grown-ups (and teens) and is in no way a "children's book" or "another Little House book."This is the story of Caroline, Laura Ingalls Wilder's mother, from her own perspective as the family moved from their familiar, family-laden Wisconsin to the rough land of Kansas. Remember, in that era, there was almost nothing there but the ground. Imagine being a pregnant woman with two young children traveling to Indian territory with uncertain food sources, wolves, and isolation. This is the harrowing story of a strong pioneer woman who tells us at each stage what they go through and how it feels. If this book doesn't take you there, nothing will. As you read it, you are there and you experience it too.Author Caroline Miller must be wise beyond her years, since the inner thoughts of Caroline always ring true with the surrounding circumstances. They have to cross the perilous Mississippi River (in a wagon filled with household goods), deal with weather, fight a prairie fire, build their own house, hunt/harvest their own food, and cope with the fears and hopes of a new life in a strange place.You will hear the "voice" of Caroline long after you finish this book, as her character shines so strongly, revealing both the vulnerable and strong sides she possesses. Fans of the "Little House" books and TV show will enjoy this, yet then be surprised by the additional depth to the story. Especially for those expecting the TV series, know that this is not lite TV nor superficialty. It has the classic tone of gems like "My Antonia" (Willa Cather) and "Sarah, Plain and Tall" (Patricia MacLachlan).Notes: The reviews here stating the book is too "sex" or "lust" oriented are ridiculous. This is the most tame love story you will read. The author humanizes the characters, so yes they have to go to the "necessary" and life is not quite as glossy as in the "Little House" books. Of course Caroline is attracted to her husband Charles, but it's so carefully done and subtle that it would not offend even the most sensitive reader.This is one of the best reads I've had in the past year, and I read about 100 books a year. I highly recommend it.

At the time I bought it, the price had been temporarily dropped to $1.99. It had been on my "maybe" list for awhile but with some of the reviews I was hesitant at full price. But for the sale price? I went why not, if I don't like it, not a huge deal.Like many readers of this book, I grew up reading the Little House books. I read them with my kids, and was intrigued by the idea of a retelling of the story from Ma/ Caroline's perspective.The story is familiar, which made the book easy to read. I appreciated that it kept with the same story line, giving a bit of extra detail here and there.I was curious about the sex scenes, expecting them to be very graphic but having read all manners of romance novels, this was well done in my mind. It could have been a lot more graphic. But yes, there is mention of it. You have to assume it happens, they went on to have more kids and this story did come from her perspective so it's not that out of place. This is something to keep in mind if you aren't comfortable reading it, or if you plan to have an older child read it.Was it a life changing book, no. Was it enjoyable? Sure. I'd definitely snag it if it goes on sale, if you're a Little House fan/ and like similar books.

Ugh. I hated this book and wish I had given up during the tedium and certainly before the sex scenes. The whole book is from Caroline’s point of view, which makes sense, but she’s very dull. Her work is tedious because she is a pioneer wife, but the author didn’t do anything to show that it could be interesting. A few scenes grabbed my attention, but 90% of the time I was waiting for it to get better since this book has been authorized. I was startled at the sex scenes which came out of nowhere and the writing was straight out of a romance novel. I’m going to wipe this interpretation of Caroline out of my mind and go back to envisioning Karen Grassle - the writing for the Little House tv series was compelling and so was Caroline’s life.

I had read 'The Little House on the Prairie' as a child, as a teacher to my class and to my own two children. I loved it. I will read it to my grandchildren soon. I was slightly wary of buying this book as I thought it could not possibly be as good as the germinal novel. It is. It enhances, explains and thoroughly rounds out Ma's character as a woman, a lover, a wife and mother. The hardships these pioneers suffered are brought vividly to life. The writing style in keeping with the time and environment. Heartily recommend it.

I read all the little house books growing up before the tv series looking forward to Caroline’s story

If you ran with Laura and Mary across the prairies. If you held the rope, with Laura, to travel back and forth to the barn in the blizzard. If you waited with her on a Friday afternoon to hear Almanzo coming to take her home for the weekend. Then you should read Caroline. The author has revisited the book Little House on the Prairie, from Caroline's point of view. There are some differences from the original as Sarah Miller has tried to stay closer to history in some places, but the story doesn't suffer for it. My only one complaint - and it is minor - is that the author included a bit of Caroline and Charles' sex life, which could have been avoided, in my opinion. It's no steamy, beach novel and still PG rated but I would have liked to stay out of the bedroom. All in all, I loved the book. And I fell even more in love with Ma and more aware of all that the pioneer women had to endure.

How much of what they loved in her was real, and how much was fashioned from what they envisioned her to be?In her 2017 novel, Sarah Miller takes readers back to 1870 Wisconsin with the Ingalls family(Charles and Caroline with daughters Mary and Laura) traveling to Kansas. A familiar story to those who have read Little House on the Prairie. However, this time the story is told through the eyes of Caroline Ingalls. We witness the strength of a pregnant Caroline as she battles the hardships of the journey while also juggling motherhood and leaving her family ties behind in the east.Thoroughly researched and accompanied by a reading club guide, a book list, and a note from the author, this is the Little House story that all of us have been longing to jump into.Goodreads review published 18/11/19

While I truly loved Caroline’s perspective, I think the book lacks a lot of the energy and positivity that can be felt in Laura’s versions. Sarah Miller’s style is pretty slow, not to say dull, mainly due to the many lenghty descriptions of fairly unimportant things -which would be totally fine if it added to the book’s overall background and atmosphere, but it clearly didn’t for me.