Remarkable Creatures: A Novel
Remarkable Creatures by Tracy Chevalier
Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Plume;(October 26, 2010)
ISBN-10: 0452296722
It would seem that upon finishing reading "Folly" that my hand landed upon a completely different but ever so interesting second book.. "Remarkable Creatures".
Of course the fact that I have been (and still am sick) makes for a lot more reading time..but then again if the book doesn't grab me I would be napping instead of reading!
This books review seemed off beat to me. I wasn't sure it would be for me but along the way some reviews but blogs I read made me thing I might like it after all. I wish I knew who'd reviews I read because I'd thank them.
I can't say that fossils are my thing but having two woman searching for them in a time when fossils would not be a "female thing" was interesting. The searches. The finds. The bonding of a young poor girl and middle class spinster. The friendship. The jealousy. The marvel at making people open their minds to something they don't really want to believe!
Tracy Chevalier did her homework on this book, and it couldn't have been easy... but I think she got everything spot on on the historical parts and on the fictional story too.
I enjoyed this book much more then I thought I would!
That makes two surprises in a row! I needed that.
Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Plume;(October 26, 2010)
ISBN-10: 0452296722
Review
Praise for Remarkable Creatures 'It is a stunning story, compassionately re-imagined' Guardian 'Chevalier recently stated that making fossils sexy was one of her chief aims in writing Remarkable Creatures. With this very entertaining book, she has certainly succeeded' Telegraph 'Very entertaining and informative' The Times 'The backdrop of shifting evolutionary ideas finds a rueful echo in Chevalier's tender portrayal of two extraordinary women who refuse to be constrained by society' Sunday Telegraph 'An enthralling novel of female friendship and fossil hunting.' Woman and Home 'An extraordinary tale about two 19th century women who attempt to alter ideas about creationism with their discoveries of dinosaur fossils' Daily Mirror 'Involving themes of friendship and the hidden world of women as much as the excitement of discovering the fossils' significance, Remarkable Creatures is itself a find'It would seem that upon finishing reading "Folly" that my hand landed upon a completely different but ever so interesting second book.. "Remarkable Creatures".
Of course the fact that I have been (and still am sick) makes for a lot more reading time..but then again if the book doesn't grab me I would be napping instead of reading!
This books review seemed off beat to me. I wasn't sure it would be for me but along the way some reviews but blogs I read made me thing I might like it after all. I wish I knew who'd reviews I read because I'd thank them.
I can't say that fossils are my thing but having two woman searching for them in a time when fossils would not be a "female thing" was interesting. The searches. The finds. The bonding of a young poor girl and middle class spinster. The friendship. The jealousy. The marvel at making people open their minds to something they don't really want to believe!
Tracy Chevalier did her homework on this book, and it couldn't have been easy... but I think she got everything spot on on the historical parts and on the fictional story too.
I enjoyed this book much more then I thought I would!
That makes two surprises in a row! I needed that.
posted by DesLily | 6:41 AM
8 Comments:
I need to read this! I've been aware of it for a while but just not got around to it. She's such a good author, my favourite of hers so far is Falling Angels but her others are good too... Girl with a Pearl Earring etc.
Hoping you feel better soon.
cath: i haven't read any other of her books but was an interesting story of "class" yet how the way things people thought would be changed forever.
Glad to hear you enjoyed this. I have 3 of her books over the years, but it has been a while... I agree with Cath, Falling Angels has been my favourite by her so far.
Happy to hear you enjoyed this one. I've heard good things about it.
kelly: pahleeze! lol detur me for a while will ya? hahahahahaha
kathleen: I would be remiss not to say this would be a perfect "beachside read" lol
So...dis ahe succeed in making fossils sexy? Great review Pat, sounds like an interesting and entertaining read. Hope you're feeling better soon :D
Wow...holy typo Batman...lol
Great review! As a fan of the TV show Bones, I've been fascinated with fossils, bones, relics and all sorts of other old ancient buried things, so this one sounds like it might be right up my alley. Glad to hear you enjoyed it!
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