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dearamanda's review against another edition
5.0
I loved every second of it! I love the writing style!
gracekorsmo's review against another edition
4.0
This book was really good! Wasn't as romantic as I wanted thought... I kept expecting her and Leonardo to meet up secretly, and have a more passionate love than they did. Expect the book to be more about woman, and their role in Renaissance society than about Renaissance love story. Really well written, and I hope to like it better the next time I read it when I know what to expect.
cmcgowan76's review against another edition
2.0
There may an audience for this, but it wasn't me. While the writing was fine, it was just fine - that's the problem. No intrigue, no mystery, and no muse. I admittedly DNFed this book because I just didn't want to finish it. Hate it when that happens, but life's too short.
It's not a bad book, it just wasn't for me.
It's not a bad book, it just wasn't for me.
endlessmidnight's review against another edition
3.0
This was still a little more surprising in its execution than I thought. It did explore the life of a Renaissance woman rather than the true cold hard facts that we were given about those times.
But I feel that it didn’t have that charm of a story. It was a good read overall, where there were many moments where it told another Ginerva and her various ideals. But I didn’t think it went deep enough about the discussion of it.
Even though Ginerva was by any means, not a relatively normal Renaissance woman. She is still a poet despite marrying and expected to simply accept her position as lower and subservient. And her verses were indeed unique to say.
But there wasn’t too much of a story to tell. Regarding on how Leonardo viewed her and the potrait of her drawn. And the whole idea of platonic muse. There was just a lot of ideas that I didn’t feel was explored fully, or as in depth as I hoped it will be.
But the timeline and the historical accuracy is there. This isn’t a romance, it is truly what it says it is. Perhaps there is some attraction but the reality is that there is a lot more needed to marry in those times than just love.
So, overall the novel was interesting and did hit a few notes with me. But it could have been so much more.
But I feel that it didn’t have that charm of a story. It was a good read overall, where there were many moments where it told another Ginerva and her various ideals. But I didn’t think it went deep enough about the discussion of it.
Even though Ginerva was by any means, not a relatively normal Renaissance woman. She is still a poet despite marrying and expected to simply accept her position as lower and subservient. And her verses were indeed unique to say.
But there wasn’t too much of a story to tell. Regarding on how Leonardo viewed her and the potrait of her drawn. And the whole idea of platonic muse. There was just a lot of ideas that I didn’t feel was explored fully, or as in depth as I hoped it will be.
But the timeline and the historical accuracy is there. This isn’t a romance, it is truly what it says it is. Perhaps there is some attraction but the reality is that there is a lot more needed to marry in those times than just love.
So, overall the novel was interesting and did hit a few notes with me. But it could have been so much more.
pugreads's review against another edition
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
bschweig717's review against another edition
3.0
Very interesting bit of historical fiction based on an actual painting. I enjoyed the story overall, but found my mind wandering at times. The afterword was especially interesting and enlightening, showcasing that this was well researched.
aprilbooksandwine's review against another edition
4.0
Da Vinci’s Tiger by L.M. Elliott is a quick read and an easily digestible historical fiction young adult book. Read the rest of my review here
Note: Review goes live January 2016
Note: Review goes live January 2016
mishmashedme's review against another edition
3.0
I received this book as part of my Owl Crate monthly subscription. I have read several historical fiction novels so I felt like it could be a good read. I was a bit disappointed in the main character, Ginevra. I didn't warm up to her much and so it was hard to be invested in her story. It was an ok read but lacked a bit in the characters so I wasn't very interested in many of them. Honestly, Scholastica was the most interesting character for me but there weren't enough moments with her. All in all it wasn't good but it wasn't bad either.
foreveryoungadult's review against another edition
Graded By: Mandy C.
Cover Story: Reign
BFF Charm: Confused
Swoonworthy Scale: 2
Talky Talk: Based on a True-ish Story
Bonus Factors: Art History, History History
Relationship Status: Museum Tour
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Cover Story: Reign
BFF Charm: Confused
Swoonworthy Scale: 2
Talky Talk: Based on a True-ish Story
Bonus Factors: Art History, History History
Relationship Status: Museum Tour
Read the full book report here.
angelcwrites's review against another edition
2.0
Lackluster and just not compelling enough for me to really care about the characters or story.