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the barefoot Queen

Revisado: 10-08-17

Perfect story and story telling of the author. Little was known to me about the traditions and ways in which the gypsy community lived in the 18th century. As always Falcones is extremely apt in combining the narrative of his story with the historical broader facts. Recommended for all those who love history with fiction.

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drama and entertainment

Revisado: 09-21-17

typical falcones. follow up story of the cathedral of the sea except that the main character line changes which gives it extra flavour. good description of history and historic Barcelona.

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review fatima

Revisado: 06-29-17

Again the writer succeds in making the past come alive. Much like the 'cathedral at the sea' he manages to describe the surroundings and politics of the time while combining the narrative to his characters. Although he admits to have dramatized the main character with perhaps too many of the historic events, the story keeps it pace and never becomes predictable or surreal. In all an excellent choice for those who like to submerge in the past and enjoy some strong story telling.

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weak plot and story

Revisado: 06-08-17

I was a big fan of the BBC didius falco stories. The one downside to the BBC version was always the fast pace with which the story was told and unfolded. For this reason I chose this full audio version. Unfortunately I have to conclude that this audio book really disappointed. The narrator was unconvincing (missed the different BBC voices) and the story was tediously slow. Unneeded chapters and poor plots. Also the ending was quite predictable. Perhaps it was just this one book from the series but the former fresh and cocky Marcus was replaced by a lovestruck blundering gentleman. Little bit like the new Bond movie remake. In all I would not recommend the book.

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refreshing tale

Revisado: 05-31-17

The narrator skillfully imitates the different characters. The art to make the surroundings of medieval life and the fear of pestulence come alive is amazing. Also the different characters are well built up. I especially loved the ending. In all very much worth the money

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Revisado: 05-01-17

Craftly constructed tale. The writer really knows how to bring wedding entrails into life. If you like setting and intrique it is a really good book. the plot is a bit thick in the end but still enjoyable

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Revisado: 04-26-17

Nice introduction to Bartholomew series. good story but at the end a bit too much plotting for my liking

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