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A review by annashiv
Marie Antoinette: The Journey by Antonia Fraser
4.0
4.5 stars but only because it was a little slow and it requires some basic understanding of the events or of French. I wish I had know I should take notes on each person introduced as I had a hard time remembering them all and their roles.
Otherwise, outstanding. I really felt I got to know Marie Antoinette and her husband especially. I was convinced the author knew what she was talking about, had done her research and concluded correctly the nature of the people involved. I don't usually get emotional, but I cried at certain parts toward the end, mainly the separation of the family and just how ill treated she was. She is incredibly misunderstood still today. She had her flaws, but not nearly enough to justify what was done to her and her family. And even to the end she forgave them. Her courage and dignity really stuck me. I tear up thinking about parts of her life. I'll be thinking of it for some time.
Otherwise, outstanding. I really felt I got to know Marie Antoinette and her husband especially. I was convinced the author knew what she was talking about, had done her research and concluded correctly the nature of the people involved. I don't usually get emotional, but I cried at certain parts toward the end, mainly the separation of the family and just how ill treated she was. She is incredibly misunderstood still today. She had her flaws, but not nearly enough to justify what was done to her and her family. And even to the end she forgave them. Her courage and dignity really stuck me. I tear up thinking about parts of her life. I'll be thinking of it for some time.