How is this book different from the other pirate stories?

Mariam K 7 · Post by **Mariam K 7** » 10 Apr 2022, 09:29

To be honest, I have read a total of 2 or 3 books about pirates, although there were mostly smuggling and robbery cases discussed. In this book, I met the pirates' personal space, their emotions and feelings, which was interesting to me.

GNerd · Post by **GNerd** » 10 Apr 2022, 11:49

I don't have any previous idea of how stories should go hence do not have any knowledge to judge from. But from the literal meaning, I feel like this was a bit difference and uniqueness the book possessed. It used slavery instead of the drugs and arms known.

Judy46 · Post by **Judy46** » 10 Apr 2022, 19:33

Yes, this book is quite different. The stories weren't just about stealing treasures like every pirate story does

Anne Lucas · Post by **Anne Lucas** » 11 Apr 2022, 00:01

Sandeep Moses wrote: ↑01 Apr 2022, 23:09 What can you say about the uniqueness of "Brandy, Ballad of a Pirate Princess" from the other pirate stories?

Slave trade's association with pirates wasn't something new for me, but the vivid involvement of family and relationships that the author brought in this pirate tale was very interesting. In my opinion, that is what sets this book apart from other books revolving around pirates.

Akinola John · Post by **Akinola John** » 11 Apr 2022, 09:37

Women being heroes and inserting the slave trade into the story makes it different from a pirate book.

Ifesi · Post by **Ifesi** » 11 Apr 2022, 17:37

This story showed a different aspect from other pirate stories I have read as it described a family which is unique in a way.

Bookfest101 · Post by **Bookfest101** » 12 Apr 2022, 15:02

Well it's pretty obvious as have been mentioned many times already that pirates don't deal in slaves but this ones did! It's strange though that the author chose to tow this part. And making a lady the protagonist in such a novel is another unique one for me too

cutemami · Post by **cutemami** » 14 Apr 2022, 07:25

I have come across a few pirate stories so I was quite surprised to see that a woman had a respectable role with the pirates. Most pirate stories focus on men leading other men. In one pirate story I came across, the women were only used for men’s pleasure and were not at all respectable. They were humiliated a lot. When I saw the role Brandy’s mother played, I was very surprised and happy to see that point of view. The idea that pirates were involved with slavery is one I had never thought of. Although it makes sense because most of the slaves were packed on ships and transported from place to place.

Prodigy 28 · Post by **Prodigy 28** » 14 Apr 2022, 18:44

I think the book is different from most pirate stories because not only those the book captivate readers with its adventures and action, it also has some romance in it which I quite appreciate.

Sara Scott · Post by **Sara Scott** » 15 Apr 2022, 07:31

I love that this pirate story has a female lead!
I'm from an island so we have a rich history dealing with the sea. I live in a port town, so it was fun to see that portrayed in the book, and we have some pirate stories of our own. There are tales of a female pirate who was perhaps the most successful for the longest period of time in this area, so seeing that in Brandy's mom as well was a delightful experience. It has me curious to learn more about the lives of the pirates in my area, because this book really fleshes out their lives.

Simmons32 · Post by **Simmons32** » 15 Apr 2022, 09:46

One of the main things that was a surprise to me was the Christian theme. I was pleasantly surprised by that because it's not something I would expect out of a pirate story. Pirates being associated with slave trade was also something I wasn't expecting. That's not a perspective you see too often. Finally, it was refreshing to see pirates like Brandy and her uncle that regretted their actions. They actually had good morals, which is another thing you don't see too often.

15 Apr 2022, 12:50

I always had the idea that pirates were generally naughty and troublesome people. I had never seen a story that mentions slaves and pirates. The thought that other pirates became parents not out of their own accord but because they were trafficked, was quite a shock and new twist.

barbiemaeferreira · Post by **barbiemaeferreira** » 15 Apr 2022, 21:23

What makes this masterpiece different is it empowers womanhood. Come to think of a girl who witnessed every turmoil in the sea. This is indeed a great work worthy of reading.

Bennaji · Post by **Bennaji** » 15 Apr 2022, 23:32

What was unique about this book for me was the head if the pirate ship being a female and the book talking about slave trafficking.

Sara Scott · Post by **Sara Scott** » 16 Apr 2022, 10:46

barbiemaeferreira wrote: ↑15 Apr 2022, 21:23 What makes this masterpiece different is it empowers womanhood. Come to think of a girl who witnessed every turmoil in the sea. This is indeed a great work worthy of reading.

I agree! It makes me wonder how many women actually did have these experiences and what rich narratives must have been lost in history from them never being heard.