Annie's comments

Annie's comments from the Historical Fiction Buddy Reads group.

Note: Annie is no longer a member of this group.

Funny enough I'm reading the follow-on from Nefertiti - The Heretic Queen. Really enjoying it so far. Just finished a Russian historical, Under a Blood Red Sky and really enjoyed it too.

What are you reading?

That's interesting Sydney! Great to hear another point of view.

To me, it really made Egypt come alive. And while I agree that Nefertiti wasn't portrayed in a sympathetic light and that her husband seemed quite weak, I don't know enough about the actual history to be disappointed by it.

I really enjoyed Mutny's character and didn't mind that it was told from her point of view. I think I just approached this as a purely entertaining read in a setting I find fascinating.

I guess this just illustrates the importance of having a buddy with similar tastes. Although it can be refreshing to disagree!

Hey just finished Nefertiti and LOVED it! My review's here: http://readingwritingranting.blogspot.co... and on good reads of course.

I have really wanted to try a Kate Grenville for some time but haven't made the leap yet. Are you enjoying it? What's your take so far?

I'm currently reading On a Highland Shore by Kathleen Givens and I am LOVING it! Set in Scotland in 1254 during a Viking raid it is a fascinating book with a plot that hits a frenetic pace from about page 120.

I also bought Helen of Troy today by Margaret George. Has anyone read this? The cover was really nice, not that that is why I bought it ;-)

Hi all! I'm an avid historical fiction fan with my favourite being Kingdom of Shadows by Barbara Erskine. The Other Boleyn Girl and Outlander would have to be right up there too.

Sydney, I love the sound of The Heretics Daughter. By the look of it, it would be something I'd enjoy.

I write a blog, www.readingwritingranting.blogspot.com and I've joined this group for more recommendations!

Annie

My favourite period is currently anything from Medieval to Tudor Era England and Scotland.