samedi 29 septembre 2018

By Michael Bailey


There is that one book that changes your life for good. When you encounter historical fiction novels for adults, you will feel as though you package your bags and took a trip down memory lane. The authors have mastered the art of storytelling and will keep you glued to your seat with their captivating narrations. Peruse through these titles to understand the magic in history and its merger with fiction.

Karthryn Stockett gifted the world a 5-star novel entitled The Help. The story takes you back to 1962 when women had a depressed position in society and only a ring on their finger gave them dignity. Then comes Skeeter who is done with pressure from her mom. Her place of escape with Aibileen, a black maid. Aibileen has own family challenges to deal with. It is these challenge that inspire her to care for Skeeter. Minny is a friend to Aibileen. The only saving grace for Minny is that the boss is new in town, has own secrets to conceal and thus tolerates her.

Strange things happened during the world wars as All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Dorrer will reveal. A blind French girl falls in love with a German boy in the French occupied territory. Discover what unfolds in this masterpiece narrative that captures wonderful descriptions and metaphors never seen.

Would you take an enemy into your house without feeling like a traitor? Well, Vianne is forced to do that after the Nazis invade France in caravans, tanks and bombers. This puts her life and that of her daughter in terrible risk. Discover the terrible mistakes she makes, one after the other and how these mistakes are resolved in the works of Kristin Hannah titled The Nightingale.

There is a Japanese twist to the historical narratives in Memoirs of a Geisha. This is a world where the highest bidder buys the virginity of a woman. Women are assigned value based on their appearance. Arthur Golden takes you on a journey full of romance, erotic descriptions and suspense never seen anywhere else.

The place of women in the society has not always been as privileged as many may think. The Invention of Wings captures the struggle of women towards hope and freedom. For Sarah, she has a vision that her calling is more than the gender assigned roles. You will learn about the liberation movement and fight for women rights in a way only fiction can tell.

How far back can you go with history based novels? Well, Anita Diamant takes you way back to the days of writing the bible. She raises the profile of Dinah, a woman who is only mentioned in passing in the patriarchal bible. The Red Tent will redefine your understanding of women in the bible.

With numerous titles on history, you have something exciting for different themes. Passionate readers have written dependable reviews that will guide you on the titles that suit your preference. These books are available in stores as digital versions and hardcover copies. This is the best trip down memory lane.




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