So I started reading this book bc I mistakenly thought it was by a different author.... Don't ask. But once I was about a third in, I figured I should just go all the way.It was a quick read that really does focus on paper making. But I felt as if, beyond that, it feel a little flat.... We get a little of everything and as a result---a lot of nothing... The cathars, the troubadours, inquisition, witches, nobility, the church, the spice trade... On and on. A little everything.. I think the author spread herself too thin and missed a few chances to make the book really capture the period and/or address an issue. This is about a girl, Auda, who was different from birth, loved words and found herself through her own writing. Yet, because of the times she lived in, she became in danger due to her love of writing and thus unknowingly endangered her father. It is her struggle to show the world love from the female perspective, find true love herself and open her eyes to other religious perspectives. Sankaran does a marvelous job of creating the world of small French village in the Dark Ages.The reason for three stars was,for me was the love story of Auda and Jaime, which seemed to happen too fast.It's a really good read.
What do You think about La Hija Del Hereje (2011)?
Interesting book and I stayed up late reading but I think the end was a little disappointing.
—sheda23
King Library (2nd floor) PS3619.A56725 W37 2010
—a7davidz
just couldn't get into this. did not finish
—Lothlorein11
