Unlock your inner map nerd with The Cartographers
The Cartographers is a story about a young scholar and a trip into what she thought she knew best: maps. Little did she know, she had just begun to uncover one of the most unexpected secrets of cartography. This is my take on it!
Quick Summary
Nell’s career as a cartographer had been upended by her father, Daniel Young, years ago. Now, Nell suspects his untimely death was not a mere heart failure, but foul play. Nell is determined to find out who had caused the death of her father, and what her father had done to have warranted a murder. Her investigation into the death of Daniel Young uncovers much more than academic feud, but a friendship, a love, and a journey that almost killed her.
What I love about the book!
The Cartographers was a fascinating exploration of maps and just how far they can take us. The book introduced to me a field of study that I rarely thought about, and revived the intrigue of it. I was kept up all night reading the mysteries of map-making uncovered by the determination of Nell to find out what had happened years ago entangled in friendship, love, and a scholar’s drive. The way every small detail was tied into the story and how smooth the transitions were between past and present completely pulled me into the story (I really hope y’all get to enjoy that too!).
Not-the-best parts…
The ending of the book was not the most satisfying, in my opinion, because it felt anti-climatic. The entirety of the book took on a tense, edge-of-seat type of vibe, but the ending felt a bit like a let-down in comparison. (But all of this is just me, the message that the ending sends out definitely has a deepness to it that I haven’t really grasped)
Overall
The Cartographers was a great book that I really recommend. The thrill of reading it was such a wonderful experience, and the complexities of the book also make it top book club material!!
Have a great time reading!!
Find The Cartographers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Cartographers-Novel-Peng-Shepherd/dp/00629106
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