From the Bookshelf of Around the World in 80 Books…
Find A Copy At
Group Discussions About This Book
No group discussions for this book yet.
What Members Thought
I thought this was an interesting take on the life of the princess, but I have to admit I was hoping for more accurate detail and less fiction.
I was disappointed that there seemed to be something lost or missing in the story. (it is a translation and sometimes when reading translations you get the distinct sense there's something that has been missed or not communicated)
There is some serious embroidery in this from the narrative and it may be that that is needed in order to flesh out the novel ...more
I was disappointed that there seemed to be something lost or missing in the story. (it is a translation and sometimes when reading translations you get the distinct sense there's something that has been missed or not communicated)
There is some serious embroidery in this from the narrative and it may be that that is needed in order to flesh out the novel ...more
Aug 20, 2009
Vesra (When She Reads)
added it
