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embydski's review against another edition
2.0
This book was very confusing trying to keep up with all the characters. I found it somewhat interesting since it is historical fiction, but the stories dragged on too much for me. I do not think I will continue on with this series. Glad I didn't buy the first 3 books set on Kindle.
claire_riach's review against another edition
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
keltiekay's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
nnarga's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
bookeen_la_rouquine's review against another edition
5.0
intrigues complots royauté
personnages nombreux mais très bien travaillés.
que du bonheur.....la suite .....vite
personnages nombreux mais très bien travaillés.
que du bonheur.....la suite .....vite
jlwilson's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
mariefoxprice's review against another edition
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture
jessicajessica101's review against another edition
4.0
Un très bon livre, très intéressant, bien découlent, bien écrit.
Ce que j'ai aimé tout de suite avec Maurice Druon, c'est qu'on lit un roman historique, mais sans s'en rendre compte une seule seconde. Son écriture est fluide, il sait choisir des moments pour nous montrer ce qu'il veut montrer, il sait également piqué notre curiosité, il nous emmène totalement avec lui dans l'époque de Philippe Le Bel. Cela se voit que l'auteur a vraiment effectué énormément de rechercher sur cette époque, et c'était vraiment intéressant à lire.
Cependant, je garde une petite déception pour une raison toute simple : le récit ne se concentre pas sur la vie de Philippe Le Bel, mais sur la dernière année de son règne. Ce qui est tout de même un peu triste, car ce roi a fait tant de choses, que je voulais en apprendre plus sur lui, et notamment avoir un récit des 7 années de procès à l'encontre des templiers.
Mais je comprends le choix de l'auteur, notamment car son écriture et son approche de cette période ne se serait pas adapté à une période si longue, et le livre aurait était gigantesque si ça avait été le cas.
Pour résumé je disais que c'est un livre très bien documenté, très intéressant, on en apprend énormément tout en gardant une fluidité de lecture assez incroyable, mais il ne faut pas entrer dans ce livre en s'attendant à en apprendre beaucoup sur Philippe IV, car ce n'est pas la démarche adoptée par l'auteur.
Ce que j'ai aimé tout de suite avec Maurice Druon, c'est qu'on lit un roman historique, mais sans s'en rendre compte une seule seconde. Son écriture est fluide, il sait choisir des moments pour nous montrer ce qu'il veut montrer, il sait également piqué notre curiosité, il nous emmène totalement avec lui dans l'époque de Philippe Le Bel. Cela se voit que l'auteur a vraiment effectué énormément de rechercher sur cette époque, et c'était vraiment intéressant à lire.
Cependant, je garde une petite déception pour une raison toute simple : le récit ne se concentre pas sur la vie de Philippe Le Bel, mais sur la dernière année de son règne. Ce qui est tout de même un peu triste, car ce roi a fait tant de choses, que je voulais en apprendre plus sur lui, et notamment avoir un récit des 7 années de procès à l'encontre des templiers.
Mais je comprends le choix de l'auteur, notamment car son écriture et son approche de cette période ne se serait pas adapté à une période si longue, et le livre aurait était gigantesque si ça avait été le cas.
Pour résumé je disais que c'est un livre très bien documenté, très intéressant, on en apprend énormément tout en gardant une fluidité de lecture assez incroyable, mais il ne faut pas entrer dans ce livre en s'attendant à en apprendre beaucoup sur Philippe IV, car ce n'est pas la démarche adoptée par l'auteur.
labunnywtf's review against another edition
2.0
There is a singular strand running through history, always renewing itself, that of fanatics for the general good and for the written law. Logical to the point of inhumanity, pitiless towards others as towards themselves, these servants of abstract gods and of absolute law accept the role of executioners, because they wish to be the last executioner.
Man, it sucks how much I didn't like this book. It really, really sucks.
Because the history it's based on is absolutely FASCINATING. I know nothing about France's history. I have an enormous wealth of knowledge about Henry VIII's period of history, a decent amount of knowledge on his daughters, and a smidge about pre-Tudor England. I know even less about American history (oops), but a decent amount of history that involves Alexander Hamilton's ability to spit a verse.
What do I know about France's history? Um.
There was a chick named Joan.
So, yay, I have a reason to read up on French history! This series inspired GRRM to write ASOIAF, which despite the intense read, is captivating and fascinating. So, let's DO THIS.
Over two months later, and I was so happy to be done I almost cried.
The story itself is SO compelling. But the manner of story telling isn't. It isn't even that difficult to keep track of the characters, which is a massive problem with Game of Thrones. But the parts that were fun and interesting and kept your attention didn't last long enough.
I want to know more about Isabella, and the angry, angry little man Robert of Artois. I adore Tolomei, and his sneaky brilliance. I'm dying to see where the story of the three imprisoned women is going*. I was even intrigued by King Phillip.
But the story telling is just. not. interesting. And that's the most frustrating thing in the world.
If I can ever get my hands on the audiobook version of this series, I'll continue it. But there's no way I'm going to sit and try to read the rest of this. My eyeballs may fall out in bored protest.
* Even though throughout, I kept looking these people up on Wikipedia, so I totally know what happens, I just want to see the fictional aspect.
Man, it sucks how much I didn't like this book. It really, really sucks.
Because the history it's based on is absolutely FASCINATING. I know nothing about France's history. I have an enormous wealth of knowledge about Henry VIII's period of history, a decent amount of knowledge on his daughters, and a smidge about pre-Tudor England. I know even less about American history (oops), but a decent amount of history that involves Alexander Hamilton's ability to spit a verse.
What do I know about France's history? Um.
There was a chick named Joan.
So, yay, I have a reason to read up on French history! This series inspired GRRM to write ASOIAF, which despite the intense read, is captivating and fascinating. So, let's DO THIS.
Over two months later, and I was so happy to be done I almost cried.
The story itself is SO compelling. But the manner of story telling isn't. It isn't even that difficult to keep track of the characters, which is a massive problem with Game of Thrones. But the parts that were fun and interesting and kept your attention didn't last long enough.
I want to know more about Isabella, and the angry, angry little man Robert of Artois. I adore Tolomei, and his sneaky brilliance. I'm dying to see where the story of the three imprisoned women is going*. I was even intrigued by King Phillip.
But the story telling is just. not. interesting. And that's the most frustrating thing in the world.
If I can ever get my hands on the audiobook version of this series, I'll continue it. But there's no way I'm going to sit and try to read the rest of this. My eyeballs may fall out in bored protest.
* Even though throughout, I kept looking these people up on Wikipedia, so I totally know what happens, I just want to see the fictional aspect.