Helpful Score: 10
If you like fiction based on historical fact you'll appreciate this book by Sena Naslund. Naslund blends letters from Marie and her mother in Austria against the background of the Court of Versailles. If you've been lucky enough to travel to Paris and seen Versailles, you can really see the events as they occur. If you haven't, rent the movie Marie Antoinette which helps you "see" the court as protocol ruled it during the 18th century. It's a wonderful read.
Helpful Score: 6
A fictional account of the life of Marie Antoinette from the time she left her home to be married at age 14 until her death.
I loved this book. It was written in a very engaging style, and I think it really gave a new view of this historical figure. I found my heart aching at times to read this woman's story and know how it would end - it is easy to forget that it is fiction!
I loved this book. It was written in a very engaging style, and I think it really gave a new view of this historical figure. I found my heart aching at times to read this woman's story and know how it would end - it is easy to forget that it is fiction!
Helpful Score: 3
Loved this book, I know its not historically correct but never the less I loved it, Could imagine how they were dressed and what life might have been like. Would recommend to any one who likes historical novels
Helpful Score: 3
I believe that this book was good. But due to the theme ( Marie Antoinette and her Husband not able to comsumate their marriage, there are sexual scenes and overtones...you may not care..but i enjoy when people tell me.
Overall: Ok book
Overall: Ok book
Helpful Score: 2
I'm sorry, but I fought and struggled my way through this book and could not finish it. I got to the last little bit and just couldn't read it anymore. I wanted so much to like it but I felt the writing was too flowery and thick. I did, however, appreciate a view of MA that wasn't hateful and disparging. This book is not one that portrays her as a careless, frivolous, vain woman.
Despite not enjoying this book it did spark a huge curiosity for all things MA and I will be reading up more on her history and the history of the French Revolution.
Despite not enjoying this book it did spark a huge curiosity for all things MA and I will be reading up more on her history and the history of the French Revolution.
