I don't know if readers today enjoy reading about the past so much as reading a good story. The author tells the story very well and the characters are well thought of. If this were only a history book, I am not sure we would have wanted to read the full 200 something pages. Maybe a brief article, but would we have read this if it was non-fiction?? I don't know. Maybe we throw a non-fiction in the mix and see what happens!
Oh I completely agree Sarah - I think that's kind of what the question is trying to get at - if authors would make history more personal, more exciting and mean something to those of us today, I bet more people would be interested in learning about history.
I somewhat disagree. Based on how the question was worded, I don't think it's necessarily that people like reading a history book. But this type of book is perfect! I love that the book has so much history, but written as a story. I, personally, LOVE reading about history. Never thought I would have said that a few years ago. :) But I find the past very interesting. It gives us a different perspective on our own lives and how easy we have it.
Alot can be said about historical fiction because it provides an easier way to read history without all of the dry facts that tend to populate in history books. :) History has a way of repeating itself if we don't learn from our mistakes.
I don't know if readers today enjoy reading about the past so much as reading a good story. The author tells the story very well and the characters are well thought of. If this were only a history book, I am not sure we would have wanted to read the full 200 something pages. Maybe a brief article, but would we have read this if it was non-fiction?? I don't know. Maybe we throw a non-fiction in the mix and see what happens!
ReplyDeleteOh I completely agree Sarah - I think that's kind of what the question is trying to get at - if authors would make history more personal, more exciting and mean something to those of us today, I bet more people would be interested in learning about history.
ReplyDeleteI somewhat disagree. Based on how the question was worded, I don't think it's necessarily that people like reading a history book. But this type of book is perfect! I love that the book has so much history, but written as a story. I, personally, LOVE reading about history. Never thought I would have said that a few years ago. :) But I find the past very interesting. It gives us a different perspective on our own lives and how easy we have it.
ReplyDeleteI love historical fiction--you learn and it's entertaining! Does it get any better than this??? Love, love, love this book!
ReplyDeleteAlot can be said about historical fiction because it provides an easier way to read history without all of the dry facts that tend to populate in history books. :) History has a way of repeating itself if we don't learn from our mistakes.
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