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Joan: A Novel of Joan of Arc

Auteur(s): Katherine J. Chen
Narrateur(s): Hannah Morrish
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 “This is not your grandmother’s St. Joan. . . . If every generation gets the Joan it deserves, ours could do worse than an ass-kicking, avenging angel fighting simply for the right to fight.”—The New York Times Book Review

WINNER OF THE AMERICAN LIBRARY IN PARIS BOOK AWARD • “It is as if Chen has crept inside a statue and breathed a soul into it, re-creating Joan of Arc as a woman for our time.”—Hilary Mantel, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Booker Prize winner Wolf Hall

“A secular reimagining and feminist celebration of the life of Joan of Arc that transforms the legendary saint into a flawed yet undeniable young woman.”—USA Today

1412. France is mired in a losing war against England. Its people are starving. Its king is in hiding. From this chaos emerges a teenage girl who will turn the tide of battle and lead the French to victory, becoming an unlikely hero whose name will echo across the centuries.

In Katherine J. Chen’s hands, the myth and legend of Joan of Arc is transformed into a flesh-and-blood young woman: reckless, steel-willed, and brilliant. This meticulously researched novel is a sweeping narrative of her life, from a childhood steeped in both joy and violence, to her meteoric rise to fame at the head of the French army, where she navigates the perils of the battlefield and the equally treacherous politics of the royal court. Many are threatened by a woman who leads, and Joan draws wrath and suspicion from all corners, while her first taste of fame and glory leaves her vulnerable to her own powerful ambition.

With unforgettably vivid characters, transporting settings, and action-packed storytelling, Joan is a thrilling epic, a triumph of historical fiction, as well as a feminist celebration of one remarkable—and remarkably real—woman who left an indelible mark on history. Fiction Fiction biographique Fiction de genre Fiction féminine Historique Biographie Moyen Âge Émotionnellement captivant Redevances Inspirant
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The comparison to Mantel is an apt one, I think. There are some who pick up historical fiction looking for something purporting to be narrative nonfiction, and then knock down a book for that want. But all history is an interpretation, as are the sources people want cited. What we have now is the ability to make further conjectures on the observation of society and the biases from which history was formulated. And so, I really don’t mind at all fiction that “reimagines”—rather pays attention to things obfuscated previously. In this case, rather than Joan being a divine being, she was blessed with good genetics and the way the world treated her, molded her into the person that could perform those deeds. Raw talent and materials were hers and she used them to great effect.

But even she, at seventeen, understand that her story means something greater because she can see many people have lived a life like her, and so are an untapped resource to make a nation and community and home well defended and protected. Joan continually reiterates this throughout and this reframing makes it very convincing (along with the idea that perhaps she wasn’t untouchable by God until favour left her). Which means that the country suffered because it didn’t know its people, most especially its women, as we do now. Which extrapolates the messaging into current times far more squarely than other inspirational stories, imo.

Much of this resonated with me because it’s down-to-earth. Coupled with the organic dialogue and great descriptions and scene framing, fluidity with time - honing in on only what is interesting with the young years of Joan’s rearing, and you’ve got an exceptional text. Obviously, if I want a text with citations I’ll go pick up a nonfiction account. Though, who knows if it would account for some of the biases as this does, ironically.

Truly exceptional historical fiction

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I loved the flow of the writers storytelling of one of my favourite hero’s of courage!

Courage to Overcome

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I loved all of it. This book was a page turner for me. It was beautifully written. Katherine J. Chen is a seriously talented Author. This book also has an amazing Narrator. Her voice was the perfect fit.

Beautifully Written

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I thoroughly enjoyed Joan! The author kept my attention right from the beginning, and it did not wane. I felt I understood the woman, so how she responded to situations later did not surprise me, instead they deepened my belief in the character. Will study more about Joan of Arc now, but as this is some of the best historical fiction I have read, I expect it will align well with what is known. Highly recommended.

Bravo

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