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A review by liferhi_inspired
La reina descalza by Ildefonso Falcones
4.0
Disclaimer: This book contains physical and sexual violence towards women and might not be for everyone. This book is also incredibly long and you'll need to keep that in mind when you contemplate reading it.
This story takes place in Spain in the late 1740s to early 1750s. Caridad is a former slave who gained her freedom when her master died on the voyage fro Cuba to Spain. With nowhere to go, she finds her was into a Vega and Carmona gypsy families. We are soon transported into the way of life as we follow the gypsy's through their trials and tribulations. Again, there is violence to women in this book that was usual for that time period.
This is a fabulously written book that was originally translated from Spanish, though you won't be able to tell by the way it's written. The story was captivating and had me hooked fro the beginning. I do have to admit that at times I contemplated putting the book down, not because the story wasn't good but because it was so time consuming. However, now that I'm done with the story, I'm glad that I stuck to it.
*I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion*
This story takes place in Spain in the late 1740s to early 1750s. Caridad is a former slave who gained her freedom when her master died on the voyage fro Cuba to Spain. With nowhere to go, she finds her was into a Vega and Carmona gypsy families. We are soon transported into the way of life as we follow the gypsy's through their trials and tribulations. Again, there is violence to women in this book that was usual for that time period.
This is a fabulously written book that was originally translated from Spanish, though you won't be able to tell by the way it's written. The story was captivating and had me hooked fro the beginning. I do have to admit that at times I contemplated putting the book down, not because the story wasn't good but because it was so time consuming. However, now that I'm done with the story, I'm glad that I stuck to it.
*I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion*