Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #183021 in Books
• Published on: 1998-09
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• 480 pages

Synopsis
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From the Author
Publishers Weekly Best Books of 1997
The Moon and the Sun has been named one of Publishers Weekly's Best Books of 1997.

Customer Reviews

Fascinating glimpse into life at the court of the Sun King
After only a few pages, I was hooked on one of the most enjoyable "reads" I've had lately. I appreciated the attention to detail, especially because McIntyre's writing style incorporated the many obviously well-researched and fascinating historical references effortlessly into the plot - unlike many "historic" novels which come off as thinly disguised vehicles for the author to parade his/her knowledge of the period, usually with a plot and dialog that is stilted and dull. Yes, Marie-Josephe is both beautiful and incredibly talented. But there were such women in the real world - we just didn't hear about them because ... well, you know and no need to flog a horse that's down and dying (to use a nasty metaphore)! Along with the fascinating descriptions of life at court and almost incomprehensible wealth of the Sun King (visiting Huron indian chiefs gifted with diamond encrusted suits), the sea, Marie-Josephe's origins in the Caribbean and an appreciation of a good horse all appealed to me and kept me reading. All the while, I wondered why the novel had not been made into a movie - then I read McIntyre's afterword and went to the web page. So I am looking forward to the Jim Henson-produced movie as another chance to share the adventure!

Enjoyed it
I like fantasy and really enjoyed reading this book. Easy to read and engrossing.

No meaning
I didn't like this book because the story is too big and the character is too strong. I don't know how a book like this one can win an award