A Place Called Freedom - Rambling Readers

English language

Published June 30, 1996

ISBN:: 978-0-449-22515-8

(1 review)

A Place Called Freedom is a work of historical fiction by Ken Follett. Set in 1767, it follows the adventures of an idealistic young coal miner from Scotland who believes there must be more to life than working down the pit. The miner, Malachi (Mack) McAsh, eventually runs away in order to find work and a new life in London. Eventually McAsh becomes a leader amongst the working classes of the city and becomes a target for those vested interest groups who do not share his point of view. McAsh is framed for a crime he did not commit and sent to serve seven years hard labour in the Colony of Virginia where he is forced to find a new life.

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3 stars

Whilst it was fun to return to a Follett for the end of the year, A Place called Freedom unfortunately left a mixed impression. The book starts great, introducing interesting characters and situations, as expected with Follett. The writing style makes it hard to put the book down. However, unfortunately many story lines feel rushed, and especially the last part felt like the editor told the author to delete a couple of thousand words. There was material enough in here to write a sequel... So, all in all 3/5 ain't bad.