book reviews


Finally back to books as I promised. I am reading a very delightfull trilogy, the black jewels trilogy, 1200 pages! It is kind of fantasy, but all of the main characters are so appealing, flesh and blood characters that I find it difficult to put down. Usually I am not so into fantasy anymore, finding it more of the same but this is a happy exception. I will want to read the other books in the series as well.

On the history front I have started a biography by charles Spencer on prince Rupert, Charles I nephew who was one of his commander during the english civil war. This is all stil in preperation for the Easter reenactment coming up. I have only just started so I can't say much about it yet. But if I like it I will get back to it here.

One book I finished recently is Red fire by Deirdre Knight. I am in two minds about it. Basically I did like it. But it is yet again a novel about immortals being brought back by a god and forming a brotherhood. Writers have to be carefull not to use this theme too often so it doesn't get lame. Also I thought the spartans were a bit too nice and touchy feely. Spartan society was known as one of the harshest of the ancient world and they were not big on feelings. But all in all the book read well, had enough action and romance and had interresting characters. I will go for a second volume.

Comments

gawain said…
Hi leontine,

I think you will like it. As a history buff I know I am too critical. I have that problem with a lot of historical romances as well. :) Red fire was still above average for me and I will go for the second book when it comes out.

BJ trilogy is fantastic! I love the characters and the settings!

Mieke
28 March 2009 at 17:32
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