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Ms Chen's vision of Joan is my vision: a girl who through her abusive childhood and tragedy becomes strong and determined to expel the enemy from her land. By poor chance Joan gets close to the Daulphin at the time when he is uncertain of the role he is expected to play and who takes advantage of Joan's will and power. Joan becomes the victim of politics and her naivety and experinces the rejection without understanding it.
Ms Chen dismisses all religious implifications Joan was given in the later years and centuries and I agree with her. Joan was made saint after five hundred years but in my opinion she was a young woman who knew how to serve France and liberate it. Unfortunately, she became a victim of the policy which she was unable to grasp or accept.
OverDrive, thank you!
Ms Chen dismisses all religious implifications Joan was given in the later years and centuries and I agree with her. Joan was made saint after five hundred years but in my opinion she was a young woman who knew how to serve France and liberate it. Unfortunately, she became a victim of the policy which she was unable to grasp or accept.
OverDrive, thank you!
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Jul 12, 2022 03:36AM
I have the same view of Joan as you, Beats.
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Beata, I think a lot of people might be surprised by this new approach. I guess, that's what retelling is about. But personally, I felt a much stronger connection with The Maid by Kimberly Cutter.
Sounds interesting. Wish my library had an audiobook version along with an ebook. Maybe they will add it.
Daniel wrote: "I have the same view of Joan as you, Beats."Thanks, Daniel :)) Ms Chen is rather convincing, and I think her childhood poses a good background for her character shaping.
Annette wrote: "Beata, I think a lot of people might be surprised by this new approach. I guess, that's what retelling is about. But personally, I felt a much stronger connection with The Maid by Kimberly Cutter."Thank you, Annette :)) Actually, this is my first book on Joan, just watched a film or two. I may check out the title you mention :)
Judy wrote: "Sounds interesting. Wish my library had an audiobook version along with an ebook. Maybe they will add it."I was considering audiobook, Judy, but e-book was available so I jumped at the opportunity :) I think you'll enjoy this novel :)
Terrific, Beata. I often found the Joan of Arc story fascinating, although I couldn't say I know the details. Her strength of leadership seems amazing to me. Do you think the novel strays from history, or interpretation is open anyway?
Another good one from Overdrive. Great review!
Beata - I enjoyed reading your review. It’ll be interesting to read her story separate from religion. I have it on hold at the library and had been curious about it. Years ago I read the play Saint John by George Bernard Shaw. I don’t remember much so I might reread for the comparison. Hope your summer is going well.
Beata wrote: "Judy wrote: "Sounds interesting. Wish my library had an audiobook version along with an ebook. Maybe they will add it."I was considering audiobook, Judy, but e-book was available so I jumped at th..."
I may try it someday. How far are you from Warsaw? We had breakfast yesterday in Warsaw—Missouri, that is! LOL
Fabulous review, Beata! I have been curious about this one. I am gald to see it is worth the read!
Judy wrote: "Beata wrote: "Judy wrote: "Sounds interesting. Wish my library had an audiobook version along with an ebook. Maybe they will add it."I was considering audiobook, Judy, but e-book was available so ..."
Judy, actually I'm not that far, around 120 km west of Warsaw :) I would never guess there's Warsaw in Missouri! Hope it's a nice place :)
Meredith (Slowly Catching Up) wrote: "Fabulous review, Beata! I have been curious about this one. I am gald to see it is worth the read!"Thank you, Meredith :)) Hope you enjoy this book too :)
Joe wrote: "Great review, Beata."Thank you, Joe! :))
Q wrote: "Beata - I enjoyed reading your review. It’ll be interesting to read her story separate from religion. I have it on hold at the library and had been curious about it. Years ago I read the play Saint..."Thank you, Q :)) It was my first book on Joan, and this interpretation of Joan's personality and strength does sound convincing to me ...
Tina wrote: "Another good one from Overdrive. Great review!"Thank you, Tina! :))
Ron wrote: "Terrific, Beata. I often found the Joan of Arc story fascinating, although I couldn't say I know the details. Her strength of leadership seems amazing to me. Do you think the novel strays from hist..."Thanks, Ron! Joan was of humble origin and it is impossible to know too much of her real life. There must be a lot left to interpretation and it may be hard as the sources, the French of the English will differ dramatically. She became a legend soon after her death and I think even the written sources are not to be trusted completely. I agree, she must've been an amazing person!
Liked your review. I have plans to read it and it will be interesting to see how Chen approached telling her story.
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Loved you very interesting review, Beata😘!
Sounds like an interesting approach to the story of Joan of Arc, dear Beata! I definitely consider reading this novel!
Mary Beth wrote: "Fab review! 💖"Thank you, Mary Beth :))
Monica wrote: "Liked your review. I have plans to read it and it will be interesting to see how Chen approached telling her story."Thank you, Monica :)) Hope you find it interesting :)
Terence M wrote: "Loved you very interesting review, Beata😘!"Thank you, Terence :))
Hanneke wrote: "Sounds like an interesting approach to the story of Joan of Arc, dear Beata! I definitely consider reading this novel!"Thank you, Hanneke :)) I definitely approve of Ms Chen's vision :) Hope to read your thoughts soon :)
This sounds like a great read, Beata! Excellent review! :-)
Kimber wrote: "This sounds like a great read, Beata! Excellent review! :-)"Thank you, Kimber :))
Kevin wrote: "Wonderful review, Beata!"Thank you, Kevin :))
Ceecee wrote: "Incisive review Beata 🤗"Ceecee, thank you :))
Lovely review Beata - agree with the points you made!
I have always thought of Joan of Arc as a deeply tragic figure. Obviously passionate and charismatic and driven- I don’t know that I could bear to read those, although I do love your wonderful review.
Robin wrote: "Lovely review Beata - agree with the points you made!"Robin, thank you! Just found your kind comment ..
Bookish Ally wrote: "I have always thought of Joan of Arc as a deeply tragic figure. Obviously passionate and charismatic and driven- I don’t know that I could bear to read those, although I do love your wonderful review."Thank you, Ally :)) Tragic and ready to accept what seems too challenging for a female six hundred years ago ..
Maureen wrote: "Great review Beata."Maureen, thank you :))
Great review and Happy New Years Beata! 🥂❄️
Dear Beata, I also want to wish you a great New Year. May many wonderful books come your way!
Holly wrote: "Great review and Happy New Years Beata! 🥂❄️"Thank you, Holly! :))
Hanneke wrote: "Dear Beata, I also want to wish you a great New Year. May many wonderful books come your way!"Thank you, Hanneke! :)) May this be a wonderful year for you! :))
