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Joan
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bookshelves: setting-france, historical-fiction-1400s, biographical-fiction
May 30, 2022
bookshelves: setting-france, historical-fiction-1400s, biographical-fiction
France, 1422. The story begins with Joan at age ten, who takes part in a mock battle. She has three older brothers and one sister who is considered beauty. Joan is more of a boy-looking and boy-acting, what we would today call a tomboy. They grow up with an abusive father, leaving Joan in bruises many times.
At thirteen, she starts having visions, but this book takes a different approach Joan without those visions, being religious on her own terms. This reimagining certainly brings a fresh approach in presenting this heroine.
The writing is vivid with descriptive scenes, which in turn make the plot slowly moving. A lot of people appreciate this style of writing and if you know the story of Joan and would like to read more of a reimagining, rather than retelling, then this might be a good selection. The writing is certainly beautiful, at times lyrical.
Source: ARC was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
At thirteen, she starts having visions, but this book takes a different approach Joan without those visions, being religious on her own terms. This reimagining certainly brings a fresh approach in presenting this heroine.
The writing is vivid with descriptive scenes, which in turn make the plot slowly moving. A lot of people appreciate this style of writing and if you know the story of Joan and would like to read more of a reimagining, rather than retelling, then this might be a good selection. The writing is certainly beautiful, at times lyrical.
Source: ARC was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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April 4, 2022
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April 4, 2022
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May 23, 2022
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May 23, 2022
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setting-france
May 23, 2022
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historical-fiction-1400s
May 23, 2022
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biographical-fiction
May 30, 2022
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Finished Reading
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May 26, 2022 10:16AM
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I love your thoughts on this one Annette. I do like reimagining and retellings within an historical context. So adding of course. Excellent review 💖
Annette, thanks for such a great review. I like re-telling if they are done well.
Fascinating review, Annette!😊
Interesting review, Annette! Reimagined historical fiction is a tough one for me to sink my teeth into as I often have difficulty getting past what is typically known about such historical figures.
Martie wrote: "Looking forward to your review on this one."Martie, this one was a bit slow for me :)
Margaret M wrote: "I love your thoughts on this one Annette. I do like reimagining and retellings within an historical context. So adding of course. Excellent review 💖"Thank you Margaret, hope you enjoy it :)
Kristine wrote: "Annette, thanks for such a great review. I like de-telling s if they are done well."Thank you Kristine :)
Sujoya wrote: "Fascinating review, Annette!😊"Thank you so much Sujoya :)
Debbie wrote: "Interesting review, Annette! Reimagined historical fiction is a tough one for me to sink my teeth into as I often have difficulty getting past what is typically known about such historical figures."Thank you Debbie. I know what you mean, it's not for everyone :)
Terrific review, Annette! :)) I do agree with Ms Chen's vision of Joan ..
Thank you Beata :)
Thanx for this Annette and have added based on your review...I was declined this one but will get it from library !
Thank you Jaidee. Sorry to hear it. Hope you enjoy it when you get to it :)
This sounds so interesting Annette. I like the reimagining thing as long as there are real facts and the timeline is spot on. The slow pace might have to be a “mood� book�.? Great thoughts!
Thank you kindly Karina. When it comes to the pace, I've noticed what is slow for me might be fast-paced for another or vice versa. I don't want to discourage any one from reading, because something felt slow-pace for me :)
