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3.54 AVERAGE
3.54 AVERAGE
Absolutely amazing and under-rated/appreciated/discovered book. A pure delight, have read twice.
Finished reading on a rainy day... Zzzzz...
This reminded me so much of My Name Is Not Angelica, except MNINA was definitely better.
This reminded me so much of My Name Is Not Angelica, except MNINA was definitely better.
I did like this one a lot. Even in the beginning, when Melkorka is pretty snobbish, I like her. She's a product of her upbringing, and her journey really grows her.
BUT, as usual, I hate the lack of ending. It's a wonderful story and the writer stops writing it, just as I am wanting to know what happens. I want to hear about Hoskuld's reaction to her pregnancy, and if she ever makes it back to Ireland. What happened to her family?? I will have to read the companion book to see if there are any answers there.
But, really...can we just write the whole story in the first place?!?
BUT, as usual, I hate the lack of ending. It's a wonderful story and the writer stops writing it, just as I am wanting to know what happens. I want to hear about Hoskuld's reaction to her pregnancy, and if she ever makes it back to Ireland. What happened to her family?? I will have to read the companion book to see if there are any answers there.
But, really...can we just write the whole story in the first place?!?
Melkorka is an Irish princess, first-born in her family, with a younger brother and sister. After her brother is injured badly, her father vows revenge and sends her and her sister away. Before they reach their destination, she is kidnapped by a Viking slave ship. On the ship, she is grouped with other slaves of many different nationalities. She must learn to survive. As she observes and reacts, she takes refuge in silence and soon finds that her silence gives her power.
This story is based on an Icelandic folktale, the story of which is included in the book, and crafted from that into a story of a young girl learning a new life.
Melkorka is well characterized and her growth in the book is natural and shows her as an individual. This is a strong female character, intelligent and quick and a good listener. The historical facts have been well researched and provide a good base for the story.
This story is based on an Icelandic folktale, the story of which is included in the book, and crafted from that into a story of a young girl learning a new life.
Melkorka is well characterized and her growth in the book is natural and shows her as an individual. This is a strong female character, intelligent and quick and a good listener. The historical facts have been well researched and provide a good base for the story.
I picked up this book in the library when I was looking for a quick read because I love Sirena by the same author and thought this re-telling of Irish and Icelandic folk tales sounded interesting. I'm so glad I did! I loved following the story of Melkorka and her journey from Irish princess to Icelandic chieftan's favourite slave and everything in between. I really cared what happened to the various characters (mainly the slaves and especially Malkorka, Maeve and the children) and was fascinated by the look at the people and lands of Melkorka's world.