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Inscríbete en LibraryThing para averiguar si este libro te gustará. Actualmente no hay Conversaciones sobre este libro. In China's long history, Wu Zetian is the only female emperor and this book is about her incredible, unlikely climb to emperor. The author, Weina, does a masterful job of transporting the reader to 7th century China. It's a world of court intrigue with lots of bloody betrayals. This is the first of a duology and I look forward to the next book. I really enjoyed this book! Following Mei from her childhood into the palace of the Emperor and watching her learn who to trust and how to rely on her wiles and her heart to move forward was fun and interesting. I also learned a lot about China’s Tang dynasty that I never knew before. I'm looking forward to reading the next book, Empress of Bright Moon! This novel was captivating in its richness and writing style. The author did a fantastic job of making the story come to life. Every little detail was accounted for, from the types of food that was eaten, to the customs and intricacies of court life. It really set the stage for the events that transpired in the book. I love reading about politics and hierarchies that exist within kingdoms, and this novel definitely did not disappoint in that aspect. There was always something intriguing going on, and this book kept me on my toes; I literally could not pull my eyes away. However, this novel did have its flaws. From the description of this novel, I expected Mei to be a great deal more cunning and intelligent. However, she is portrayed as extremely trusting and her ability to move up in the ranks is mostly attributed to luck and help from others. This was a disappointment to me, as I was really looking forward to seeing a battle of wits between the different concubines. There was a romance aspect in this novel that was interesting but fell a bit flat; I couldn't really believe in the love between the two characters so I didn't really care for the romance at all. While this novel gives off the impression that this book will be about Mei and her exploits, it's really more about her observing things going on in the court and also mentioning some of the near-miss situations she is involved in. I cannot say that she ever actively did anything that made me applaud her bravery or intelligence. While I cannot speak for the historical accuracy of this novel due to my lack of knowledge, I will say that this novel was extremely interesting and had me hooked from page 1 despite the negative factors. I'm probably going to read the next book in this duology; I just hope that Mei becomes a stronger and smarter character in it! For more reviews, visit: www.veereading.wordpress.com
“The Moon in the Palace depicts Empress Wu’s sharp, persistent spirit but does not neglect to make her believably naive and vulnerable, an untried girl among ruthless women. The intrigue and machinations of the imperial court come to life under her hand, a vast and dangerous engine with each piece moving for its own reasons.” “This is a very successful and transporting novel that beautifully captures the sounds, smells and social mores of 7th-century China.” “Like fragile yet strong silk threads, Randel’s beautifully composed debut ensnares readers in the dynamic story of the young girl who would become Empress of the Bright Moon. Randel’s novel is an impressive tale of lethal court intrigue that is seductive and alluring. It is a story of one woman’s rise to power, but also of the relationships between the women of the palace. Readers will be transported by the colorful, fairy-tale-like story.” — RT Book Reviews, Top Pick, 4-1/2 stars for The Moon in the Palace "This story of a woman who made her own destiny and has been often vilified is a must for historical fiction fans, especially those fascinated by China’s glorious past." Pertenece a las seriesPremiosDistincionesListas de sobresalientes
Una concubina en palacio aprende rápidamente que hay muchas vías para atrapar la atención del emperador. Muchas maquillan sus caras de blanco y se peinan con cuidado, con la esperanza de fascinarle con su belleza. Otras se presentan con fantásticos regalos, como colgantes de jade o rollos de caligrafía, mientras otras confían en su capacidad de seducción para captar su interés. Pero la joven Mei no conoce ninguna de estas artes femeninas, y aun así le dará al emperador un regalo que no podrá olvidar. La inteligencia y curiosidad de Mei, las mismas que hacen de ella un personaje marginal entre el resto de las concubinas, impresionan al emperador. Pero justo cuando Mei se encuentra en posición de seducir al hombre más poderoso de China, las lealtades dividen al palacio en dos, culminando en una peligrosa batalla en la que la única ambición de Mei será sobrevivir. Weina Rai Dendel dibuja un vibrante retrato de la China Antigua y de la mujer que llegó a gobernarla. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION A palace concubine learns quickly that there are many ways to capture the Emperor's attention. Many hope to lure him in with their beauty. Some present him with fantastic gifts; others rely on seduction. Young Mei knows nothing of these womanly arts, yet she will give the Emperor a gift he can never forget. No se han encontrado descripciones de biblioteca. |
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I tore through the story but unfortunately the character development fell flat for me. I found myself reading as quickly as possible in the hopes that I would establish some sort of connection with Mei. Although I'm left feeling underwhelmed, I am still interested enough to seek out the the second volume of the duology!
*I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review* ( )