Comments on: Review: The Mistress of Nothing, Kate Pullinger

By: heidenkind

heidenkind — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 18:35:35 +0000

I finally got around to reading this! I agree completely that Pullinger is an amazing writer. I loved her prose and felt completely engaged with the book while I was reading it. And I loved the details about Egypt Sally gives us; you really feel like you’re there and learning about a new culture.

That being said, once I put the book down I had a hard time picking it back up again. I don’t know why, but I think it has to do with Sally–she didn’t seem like a real character to me, more like just a vehicle for us to learn about Egypt and Lady DG. There’s a part of me that thinks maybe this is Lady DG’s story and that’s where the sense of emotional distance with the characters comes from, but I don’t think that’s it.

In any case, I would definitely read another of Pullinger’s novels. Her ability to evoke historical place and time is amazing.

By: Tricia

Tricia — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 16:00:32 +0000

Great review! This sounds really interesting – I’ll have to consider picking it up on my next bookstore trip.

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By: Kailana

Kailana — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 09:59:25 +0000

Thanks for reminding me about this book! I had it out from the library, but didn’t get a chance to read it. I have enjoyed a couple other of Pullinger books, so am hopeful I will enjoy this one, too!

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By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 03:18:39 +0000

Well I certainly do enjoy historical fiction and this one sounds like it has a really unique storyline. Glad to hear that it’s good. I will definitely check it out in the future.

By: katherine

katherine — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 21:34:32 +0000

I’ve been dying to read this book! Glad to hear it’s good.

By: heidenkind

heidenkind — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 21:00:17 +0000

Egypt, you say? Sounds like a pretty awesome book! .-= heidenkind´s last blog ..Nerds Heart YA: Pure vs In Mike We Trust! =-.

By: veronica

veronica — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 18:09:56 +0000

Great review. Am definitely going to have to add this to the TBR list. I’ve been having a hard time with historical fiction this year, too. Everything I’ve read have ended up being such downers! Hopefully there’s a happy ending in my future…