bloodroot

Bloodroot is a historical fiction novel set in the seventeenth century around 1622.

The novel starts with a group of individuals from England aboard a ship that is going to Jamestown, Virginia. The people migrating are going there in the hope of greener pastures, not knowing that Virginia is quite contrary to their expectations.

The protagonist of this novel is a carpenter named Mattew and his close friend Richard. Mattew is the narrator of this story.

After reaching Virginia the migrants had to face the Powhattan Indians who were the locals of the region, also referred to as savages.

The book is mainly a description of the incidents that occurred between the English and the Powhattan Indians. There are a lot of mentions and vivid explanations of violence and gore.

I recommend this book to lovers of historical fiction. I do not recommend it to those looking for a light read. Besides those interested in this specific niche genre, the book is pretty difficult to read for other readers.