Comments on: Review: The Girl King, Meg Clothier

By: jessicabookworm

jessicabookworm — Tue, 29 May 2012 10:14:06 +0000

Sounds fascinating. I too have never heard of Tamar, I know of Georgia as you said because of the Soviet Union…and Eurovision lol. Would love to learn more though, definitely making a note of this one.

By: heidenkind

heidenkind — Tue, 29 May 2012 03:29:09 +0000

What an unusual setting! And subject.

By: zibilee

zibilee — Mon, 28 May 2012 23:56:45 +0000

I would love to read about Tamar, as she is a figure in history that I know nothing about. It sounds like this was a captivating read, and one that I must add to my shelf as soon as I can! Wonderful review, as always

By: Bluestocking

Bluestocking — Mon, 28 May 2012 18:39:57 +0000

Sounds interesting. It would be nice to leave merry ole England for a bit.

By: Danielle

Danielle — Mon, 28 May 2012 18:21:47 +0000

I was excited to read this book (last year) because of its subject but I am afraid I found it a very unpolished debut, juvenile in style and problematic in its treatment of the historical content. On the plus side, I liked the freshness of the author’s voice, and of course any novel that brings Tamar to a wider audience is something to be grateful for. She belongs in the pantheon of great mediaeval women.

By: bermudaonion (Kathy)

bermudaonion (Kathy) — Mon, 28 May 2012 13:12:29 +0000

So many people love historical fiction but I don’t do well with it. Tamar sounds like a fascinating character.

By: Howard Sherman

Howard Sherman — Mon, 28 May 2012 11:55:09 +0000

Like you, I know more about the country of Georgia than the average bear having had exposure to its food, people, culture and even language (even though I was never actually there). That’s why Tamar’s adventure and the entire story works for me. I’m looking forward to reading it!