10 thoughts on “Reading Response: Review of Marie Antoinette, Serial Killer”
It was an enjoyable read that creates new events around a historical situation. Not at all what I expected either! Loved the pacing and learning a bit about France as well.
I clicked on the blog post because of “Serial Killer” in the title, but I do have a question that reminds me of And We Stay’s repeated, sometimes annoying references to Emily Dickinson: Is there always a justification to invoke an image of Marie Antoinette when it’s called for, or is it never-ending and “purple prosey” after a while?
Serial Killer is what made me buy the book last spring! The main character is in Paris and touring famous sites. It didn’t feel forced for Marie to be in these places at all.
I don’t have any and LOVED it! The main character tells you a bit of her history. All 3 of us in my book club did end up googling images of Marie & Versailles, but imagery in the book is also great!
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It was an enjoyable read that creates new events around a historical situation. Not at all what I expected either! Loved the pacing and learning a bit about France as well.
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I agree! I thought you could easily integrate geography or history very easily. Glad you liked it too!
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I was also surprised that I enjoyed reading it. Everything you stated is something that I felt and connected to as I was reading it as well.
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I thought it was great that we all independently looked up images and history to extend the story!
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I clicked on the blog post because of “Serial Killer” in the title, but I do have a question that reminds me of And We Stay’s repeated, sometimes annoying references to Emily Dickinson: Is there always a justification to invoke an image of Marie Antoinette when it’s called for, or is it never-ending and “purple prosey” after a while?
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Serial Killer is what made me buy the book last spring! The main character is in Paris and touring famous sites. It didn’t feel forced for Marie to be in these places at all.
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I had not heard of this one! Did you need any prior-knowledge of Marie Antoinette to really appreciate the story?
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I don’t have any and LOVED it! The main character tells you a bit of her history. All 3 of us in my book club did end up googling images of Marie & Versailles, but imagery in the book is also great!
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I have some students who I think will love this book! Can’t wait to suggest it and get their reactions!
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It was a really good book! I have a couple students who were excited that I read it.
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