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The Inquisitor's Tale: Or, the Three Magical Children and Their Holy Dog by Adam Gidwitz
3 reviews
common_household_mom's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
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A 2017 Newbery Honor Book, Winner of the Sydney Taylor Book Award.Â
Recommend. To me, this was an extraordinary tale. For a children’s book it includes deep philosophical and theological questions, and well-rounded characters. Although I have never read Chaucer, the style seems modeled after Chaucerian tales of the Middle Ages. The story is humorous, at times fantastical, and also quite violent, perhaps as a story taking place in 13th Century Europe must be. Some children reading this might need to have adult guidance regarding the antisemitic and anti-Muslim thoughts expressed by some characters. The king referenced in the first lines is Louis IX, who was 28 years old in 1242, the year this book takes place. After his death in 1270 he was canonized as a saint. Some of his behavior, as recorded by history and in this book, is decidedly less than saintly.Â
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Violence, Death, Gore, and Religious bigotry
lillygabriella's review against another edition
slow-paced
2.0
For someone who supposedly did six years of research and is married to an expert in Midæval history this book was appallingly inaccurate. The constant use of "ok" and "kids" and Cockney accents in 12th (supposedly) century France were extremely jarring. The issue of Jeanne not wearing a dress because it was "too complicated" and they didn't know how to start putting it on was infuriating. Midæval period ladies dress was among the easiest of fashion to put on. Shift, cotte, surcotte. They all pull on over the head.Â
People perpetually drinking soup from "cracked" bowls to show how poor they are. You can't do that. The soup will leak out. Could have said chipped bowls.
The only historical things in here were some of the nobility and Notre Dame, and the book burning and he had them in the wrong century.
And he had the Queen Mother of France walking around with her hair uncovered like a prostitute.
The Inquisition was off by several centuries, and they weren't burning people for witchcraft until after that misogynist wrote Malus Malaficarum. In 12th century Christianity demons had no power on the earth and anyone who claimed magic was lying or deluded. Miracles from god were fine.
The premise sounded promising, so I was extremely disappointed in the execution of this story. He should stick to fantasy, as he appears not to do well with facts.
I only finished listening to this audio book out of spite.Â
People perpetually drinking soup from "cracked" bowls to show how poor they are. You can't do that. The soup will leak out. Could have said chipped bowls.
The only historical things in here were some of the nobility and Notre Dame, and the book burning and he had them in the wrong century.
And he had the Queen Mother of France walking around with her hair uncovered like a prostitute.
The Inquisition was off by several centuries, and they weren't burning people for witchcraft until after that misogynist wrote Malus Malaficarum. In 12th century Christianity demons had no power on the earth and anyone who claimed magic was lying or deluded. Miracles from god were fine.
The premise sounded promising, so I was extremely disappointed in the execution of this story. He should stick to fantasy, as he appears not to do well with facts.
I only finished listening to this audio book out of spite.Â
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Antisemitism, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Racism, Genocide, Grief, Hate crime, Injury/Injury detail, Fire/Fire injury, Death of parent, Murder, Violence, Blood, Animal cruelty, Classism, Death, Gore, and Religious bigotry
abutler's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Physical abuse, Religious bigotry, and Antisemitism
Minor: Racism, Blood, Death, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Child abuse, Animal death, Gore, Islamophobia, Fire/Fire injury, Physical abuse, Violence, and Xenophobia
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