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A review by bulldog_guy
The Moon and the Sun by Vonda N. McIntyre
2.0
Actually not a badly written book if you like historical fiction with a touch of fantasy element. I was very disappointed in that since it won the Nebula award, I was expecting it to be science fiction. WRONG. Just goes to show me that the Nebula awards really do mean Science Fiction and Fantasy writers. There was some fantasy portion that was the excuse for the whole story, the gathering of people and a subject for those people to discuss. However, the entire story could have been written without the fantasy pieces and it wouldn't really have changed much. It seems like the whole book was written to describe King Louis' court, palace, grounds and zoo. A romance springs out in an unlikely duo and the historical setting is the backdrop to this build up of romance and naivety of the woman involved.
Sure she is a strong (for her day) woman with a great personality, talent and skills that were non-conforming to the ladies of that time, but really...that was the purpose of the story. The highlights of "this is how it was for women back then" was the main story.
Fantasy -- yes (slightly)
Historical romantic fiction -- absolutely
Science Fiction -- NO
Overall my impression was this was an OK read but not something I would ever recommend to someone who like Fantasy or science fiction, but I would recommend to someone who like historical setting of a growing romance.
Sure she is a strong (for her day) woman with a great personality, talent and skills that were non-conforming to the ladies of that time, but really...that was the purpose of the story. The highlights of "this is how it was for women back then" was the main story.
Fantasy -- yes (slightly)
Historical romantic fiction -- absolutely
Science Fiction -- NO
Overall my impression was this was an OK read but not something I would ever recommend to someone who like Fantasy or science fiction, but I would recommend to someone who like historical setting of a growing romance.