Title: The Fated Sky
Why I Read It: Book Club Book
Rating: 1 Star
When her father and brothers are killed in battle, Ran, a
young Viking woman, has no one to protect her. And as she travels with her
unloving mother and a cruel stranger to take part in a winter sacrifice, Ran's
safety and future are uncertain. Now sixteen-year-old Ran must learn to fend
for herself -- and discover that she has the ability to control her own
destiny. Henrietta Branford, Guardian award-winning author of Fire, Bed, and
Bone, brilliantly recreates the mysticism and the harsh realities of the Viking
world in this tale of strength, romance, and thwarted fates.
So... Apparently this style of book is NOT for me.
When we chose this book for July's read, I was interested.
Vikings! That will be cool, right? I always enjoy a good historical romance
too.
It was not what I expected at ALL.
I think the author was trying for a particular style... I
really don't know. All I know is that I did not care for any of the characters
in the slightest. Each death was just words on the page. I felt no emotional
connection whatsoever to the story or the characters. I think that the author
was trying to reflect a harsh world and the way people living in that time
would have reacted. I think. As it is, they felt far too passive aggressive.
We're meeting today to discuss the book, I'm interested to
hear what the others thought of it.
Unfortunately, this was not an enjoyable read. But you might
like it! There are several 5 star reviews on goodreads. (There are also a lot of 1 star ratings).
Some readers even think it was very historically accurate. (I'm not too sure
about that...)
Share some of your favorite historical fiction novels in the comments!
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