The Phoenix Crown

A Novel

De: Kate Quinn, Janie Chang

Narrado por: Saskia Maarleveld, Katharine Chin

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A Queen of the Night

There’s a lot to love about this jewel of a book, showing a more full picture of the San Francisco earthquake than I’ve read to date. I loved everything about it, from the pitch perfect narrations, to China Town and all its accoutrements and personalities, to the Opera, to the wickedness of mankind and loveliness of friends and strangers. The authors’ notes really surprised me, too—I didn’t expect so much to be based on truth! (And it helped me understand why the technical parts of the opera portrayal were so accurate, 👏).

I Wanted To Love This Book

I am big Kate Quinn fan. I have read all her books and love the great details, character development and twists and turns along the way. The time period and setting of a countdown to the SF earthquake is exciting and I so wanted to love this book. I didn't care about any of the characters as I normally do in her books. The storyline didn't have its usual twists and turns. I liked the book but didn't love it.

entertaining read

I recommend this book for several reasons. First, it gives life to an historical event we know about from history books, the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, and second, it discloses American prejudices against the Chinese at that time. Otherwise, it's a story revolving around several women and a mob boss who collects them like he collects unusual plants and Chinese antiques. Enjoyable read, but not a masterpiece.

Interesting novel

I enjoyed the characters lives and the historical events depicted - San Fran earthquake - the story was a bit over the top but it was fun nevertheless!

Kate Quinn— the queen!

Another great one by Kate and my first exposure to Janie Chang. A beautiful story with complex characters woven together in phenomenal fashion.