Historical fiction is about the balance between history and fiction. From the content of the book and the author's note at the end, The Other Einstein by Marie Benedict is more fiction than history. Even as a fictional story about a relationship, the book stays at the surface; no insight is given as to the character's motivations and actions. Unfortunately, to me, neither the history nor the fictional story comes to life in this book, leaving this an unsatisfying reading experience.
Read my complete review at http://www.memoriesfrombooks.com/2016/10/the-other-einstein.html.
Reviewed based on a publisher's galley received through NetGalley.
Read my complete review at http://www.memoriesfrombooks.com/2016/10/the-other-einstein.html.
Reviewed based on a publisher's galley received through NetGalley.
I was chosen by Netgalley to review the book "The Other Einsten" by Marie Benedict (aka Heather Terrell). Given that fact, it has not altered my opinion on the book at all. "The Other Einstein" has a scheduled release date of October 18th 2016.
What drew me to request this book? First and foremost, the cover AND the title of this book drew me in. For some reason, this year I have dove head first into historical fiction. It's about the only genre that has not disappointed me. Once I read the description, I was hooked, and waited patiently with crossed fingers that I would be chosen to review this book.
You know in high school, where you don't appreciate what you're being taught? As an adult, part of me wishes I would have paid more attention in history class- either that or take an extension on a class to delve further into history. Apparently years ago I couldn't be bothered with things like that, so I'm making up for lost time now. Part of me also wishes that said history class would also make you read certain historical fiction books to coincide with lesson plans.
We all know who Albert Einstein is. E = mc2. He's famous for his eccentric hair, his unorganized disposition, maybe even his Nobel Prize winnings. In other words, the higher the rise of a man, the bigger the shadow he casts. In most cases, that shadow usually encompasses the family in a toxic cloud of neglect, and sometimes abuse, whether mental or physical. The shadow that Albert Einstein casts falls directly on his first wife, Mileva Mari's shoulders. "The Other Einstein" is Mileva's story- the untold Einstein story, and in most cases the unheard Einstein story.
To read the complete review (and other reviews) please visit:
https://quitterstrip.wordpress.com/2016/09/12/ein-stein/
What drew me to request this book? First and foremost, the cover AND the title of this book drew me in. For some reason, this year I have dove head first into historical fiction. It's about the only genre that has not disappointed me. Once I read the description, I was hooked, and waited patiently with crossed fingers that I would be chosen to review this book.
You know in high school, where you don't appreciate what you're being taught? As an adult, part of me wishes I would have paid more attention in history class- either that or take an extension on a class to delve further into history. Apparently years ago I couldn't be bothered with things like that, so I'm making up for lost time now. Part of me also wishes that said history class would also make you read certain historical fiction books to coincide with lesson plans.
We all know who Albert Einstein is. E = mc2. He's famous for his eccentric hair, his unorganized disposition, maybe even his Nobel Prize winnings. In other words, the higher the rise of a man, the bigger the shadow he casts. In most cases, that shadow usually encompasses the family in a toxic cloud of neglect, and sometimes abuse, whether mental or physical. The shadow that Albert Einstein casts falls directly on his first wife, Mileva Mari's shoulders. "The Other Einstein" is Mileva's story- the untold Einstein story, and in most cases the unheard Einstein story.
To read the complete review (and other reviews) please visit:
https://quitterstrip.wordpress.com/2016/09/12/ein-stein/
