While there were some disappointments, I do recommend the book. I'd love to know more about the process of writing this book, and I wish it would get reprinted as copies of a reasonable price are a huge b***h to find. To me, it just comes off as pretentious and distracting.Īlso, while it's possible that the last few chapters are based on journal entries, they felt like filler. What I didn't like was the French interspersed unnecessarily throughout the book, as it pulled me out of the story as opposed to giving it flavor. I like that the author put so much effort into getting things historically accurate. The grit and determination required of Marguerite and her companions is incredible. Also, while it's possible that the l This story of survival is one that should be more well known. To me, it just comes off as pretentious and distracting. This story of survival is one that should be more well known. Death would come.īoyer weaves colorful views of life in mid-sixteenth century France into the account, as she has the three castaways reminiscing about their lost comforts of home.more They had limited resources, no preparation for wilderness life, and contended with severe weather. A young French noblewoman was cast ashore on a desolate island off the coast of Labrador with her faithful old maid, and a young man accused of consorting improperly with her. But the plot line is solidly supported by the historic record which Boyer meticulously researched. The dialogue is creative as are many of the daily activities in the novel. This is historical fiction set in the 1540's. How easy we have it compared to Marguerite de la Roque. It is a soberingly appropriate book for our time of isolation. I picked it up for a second reading during the pandemic. A young French noblewoman was cast ashor I first read this book when it was released. A remarkable story! This is historical fiction set in the 1540's.
I first read this book when it was released.
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