Scan barcode
A review by laura_trap
The Lost Sisterhood by Anne Fortier
3.0
So here we are. This book could have been four stars if it was about a hundred or so pages shorter. The first third of the book was wonderfully paced, with an engaging and fun story that draws you in, with impeccably researched history and Greek mythology. I even enjoyed the past time line of our Amazon heroine Myrina and her sister Lilli. In fact, how she created a dynamic, heart felt and believable story around Myrina, the Greeks, and Paris and how that story did not fall in line with any of Homer's poetical works was even better. I have to say I enjoyed that thoroughly, twisting history into something romantic and patriotic. Anyway, back to the present day story. Diana Morgan has her flaws but is decently likable character. Nick wasn't relatable and heard to discern his motives for most of the story, and their romance seemed organic enough through the first half but then went into hyperdrive and no longer seemed realistic. The plot line became unnecessarily complicated towards the end of the book which through off the pacing. It slowed down at times, and I have to say the constant back and forth from chapter to chapter between past/present prevented me from really engaging with any storyline, especially in the middle of the book.
All in all, I do think it is a very enjoyable book, and touches briefly on some important themes, but gets a little too preachy about the gender politics and the natural degradation of women through men was too intense and slightly off putting. It's not a bad book, it's fun and mostly easy to read, just longer than it needs to be. For readers who want adventure and a good retelling of a classic Greek myth, and have some time to spare, this is the book for them. Definitely discussed some very engaging thoughts on the ownership of classical and ancient artifacts, and I wished the story actually discussed these in further detail as this is a very important and major current topic. Most of all, I was pleased with the fact that the history was definitely well researched and closest to the recent theories as possible.
All in all, I do think it is a very enjoyable book, and touches briefly on some important themes, but gets a little too preachy about the gender politics and the natural degradation of women through men was too intense and slightly off putting. It's not a bad book, it's fun and mostly easy to read, just longer than it needs to be. For readers who want adventure and a good retelling of a classic Greek myth, and have some time to spare, this is the book for them. Definitely discussed some very engaging thoughts on the ownership of classical and ancient artifacts, and I wished the story actually discussed these in further detail as this is a very important and major current topic. Most of all, I was pleased with the fact that the history was definitely well researched and closest to the recent theories as possible.