I have to say I was expecting a bit more from this book. It was one of those where you read the back and say to yourself, "Oh cool. I'm gonna like this." This is what bn.com says: Journey to dazzling seventeenth-century Hindustan, where the reigning emperor, consumed with grief over the tragic death of his beloved wife, commissions the building of the Taj Mahal as a testament to the marvel of their love. Princess Jahanara, their courageous daughter, recounts their mesmerizing tale, while sharing her own parallel tale of forbidden love with the celebrated architect of the Taj Mahal. This impressive novel sweeps readers away to a historical Hindustan brimming with action and intrigue in an era when, alongside the brutalities of war and oppression, architecture and the art of love and passion reached a pinnacle of perfection.
Sounds great, right? Can't wait to devour this book? Eh, it was alright. I think maybe, for whatever reason, I was expecting too much and ended up a bit disappointed (I hate it when that happens!). But somebody else may love this story. The reviews on bn.com were glowing. I'll bring it to our next meeting unless my mom wants to read it, sorry girls, but mom gets first priority.
2 comments:
I read this over a year ago and really loved it. I thought it was well written and loved the imagery.
~ Laurie
I does sound very good. Maybe now that you have lowered the expectations it will be a great read for the rest of us.
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