I'm not being paid for or sponsored by anyone to do this "review." It's just something that's occupying my mind as I just finished the book.
First off, it's historical fiction, and I love historical fiction. I'm a nerd. It's also about England. I love England and all things British. Why? I'm a nerd. I already told you that.
Anyway. This book was a unique love story. To say the least.
And it was based on King Edward II in the early 1300's.
So. I'll just tell you the most "interesting" part in my opinion.
The main character was a redhead named Eleanor. Eleanor was married to a guy named Hugh. Married when she was 13 and he 19. That's the way they rolled back then.
Upon learning that Hugh had been having an affair with King Edward, no less, Eleanor did the only thing she could think of. Not necessarily what a normal woman would do...
She went straight to the King and they got it on. Yep. Take that, Hugh! I'm only jealous because I love the king too!
At the end of their "session" she gets up to leave and the following conversation ensues:*
King: "I love you dearly, Eleanor. You and Hugh both are dear to me."
Eleanor: "And he and I keep you dearly too, Your Grace."
King: "On the morrow, dearest niece."
Eleanor: "Goodnight, dear uncle."
Screeeeeeech. **needle scratches the record as it comes to a stop.**
What?
I can't hear you. What did you say? Oh. You think that's gross?? So do I. It's why I couldn't hear you. I was barfing. BARFING!
Know what's even better?? The story was based on truth. All of the characters were real. It is documented that Eleanor did have a physical relationship with her uncle, King Edward II.
Somehow we're related to these people? My gawd, it's a wonder we all don't have an eyeball in our foreheads or something.
I know, back then, it wasn't unheard of for cousins to marry. Even first cousins if they got a special papal dispensation.
But seriously?!
Ick.
That being said, I do recommend the book. It was interesting! That's not defensive posturing you detect, either.
What can I say? I'm twisted. **hangs head in shame.**
And I got it for free from Kindle's limited time promotional offers page.
If you guys are as twisted addicted to historical fiction as I am, you may wanna pick this one up.
*Totally not direct quotes from the book. I already knew they were related, but I wanted to surprise you. Heh.
31 comments:
I FREAKIN' LOVE your book review! You have the best way with words. I think you should do it for a living. No, for reals...I DO!
And yes...double EW to the tenth power!
umm...ick!
i agree with Xazmin...you have a gift.
No need to worry about what's for breakfast, I just lost my appetite!
a. gross
b. best book review ever
c. I think I'm going to read it, love me some historical fiction
They thought nothing of twisting it up in the sheets back in history, did they? Disgusting!
PS. If you like historical fiction, you will absolutely love Nefertiti by Michelle Moran. That was the book that hooked me into the genre!
Ok I'm watching True Blood right now, and Bill is getting cut open on his chest. I am more grossed out by what I just read from that book lol.
Uhhh that's quite disgusting!
But a awesome book review, I should read it.
Think I might skip this one, but awesome review, girl! :o)I love historical fiction too, but not really a fan of niece and uncle love stories. ;o)
Oh that happens all the time. Don't you watch t.v.?
Did "I" ever say teens had their heads on straight????
Gads! I may not read that one if you don't mind. I'm not too fond of barfing.
I also love historical British fiction!!
They were all crazy weird back then...weren't they. You need to watch a PBS series that I watched a couple months ago. When I remember the name...I'll email you.
you are so funny. i just can't do way back when books.
Yes- you should write books reviews-except they definitely would need a spoiler alert disclaimer.
And yes ewwwwwww so nasty!
I thought this sounded familiar and then I saw the title! I think I started it on the kindle but never finished.
I think this answers the question why Harry seems slightly off today.
Ew, ew, ew! But . . . great review ;) Have you ever watched the series: Rome? Jeremy had me hooked on it several years ago. If I remember correctly there was some brother/sister love goin' on. And yes, it was completely disgusting.
It's interesting. Just like the medicis are interesting.
Maybe it's disgusting that's interesting. I'm not sure what it is, but these whackos have it.
I love reading these kind of books. I learn so many new words. Like "cunny" and "courses" Yep. Love them.
LOL! I like historical fiction, but sleeping with your wife's uncle? Then the wife sleeping with her uncle? That's just gross. There has to be some kind of special disease for that one.
Somehow I am thinking your quotes are way funnier than the actual book. I totes puked in my mouth a little. Which means I'm totally gonna have to read it.
So I learned a long time ago that I am 8th cousins to the Queen. And now so many things about my family are explained. EEEEWWWW!
Oh my gosh TOTALLY laughing at Amy's comment above!
Total uck! I'll have to give you a little family history on my hubby's side... LOTS of this kind of stuff.
SERIOUSLY, you So know how to tell a story!
Was that Edward Longshanks, the jackass who squelched Robert the Bruce and Scottish pride and all that? Cuz he was a nasty piece of work, and that wouldn't surprise me at all.
I, too, love historic fiction, so I will check this out, but I don't think that incestuous of a relationship was a terribly normal thing even in the 1300s. (though, sex was one of the few ways women could hold sway and power over a man). Ick, in either case.
Grody!!
I love historical fiction too...I have a bunch loaded on my nook and havent read them yet hehe. Will have to add this one!
Great book review. That is gross, yucky, icky, stomach turning and so many other disturbingly wrong things.
Ok. Well you see, I'm not that smart. I prefer a Young Adult number or a juicy smut book that gets me all worked up. I may have issues.
But every once in a while, I like to read an autobiography. So that makes me a little bit smart, right?
Don't answer. Seriously. Just pretend i'm the smartest person you've ever met. It will make me feel better about this craptastic vacay I'm stuck in right now. I'm freezing my ass off in this house!!
I am not sure about historical fiction, but I am SURE glad that you know unique stands alone;)
That's SICK!
I mean, okay, fine, I might have already known about it too, but still. Ew! Gross! I can't believe you read that smut!
And, okay, fine, I kinda want to read it too...
I'm already wait-listed for it from the digital library.
I'm sicko, too. And you like it.
That was awesome!! I totally stopped breathing for a second. You are so funny, Mimi! (BTW, are you watching A Game of Thrones, the HBO show? There are a brother and sister that have *kids* together!! Ewwwwww!!!)
Gah. Seriously. Gah.
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