Mar 11, 2014 strands of bronze and gold is an imaginative retelling of an unfamiliar fairy tale. Brandy, my understanding from set in the same world as strands of bronze and gold which is about the only info ive seen would be that theyre going to be fairy tale retellings in a similar setting, but about completely different charactersmore like companion novels than a. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Following the sudden death of her father, sophia petheram receives an unexpected letter from. You see, as i read i just got this sense of suffocation and the walls closing in much like sophia. I couldnt put down this southern gothic historical and. Because ever since i was little ive had a feel for words that has to come out in writing. Strands of bronze and gold by jane nickerson nose graze. Strands of bronze and gold is a gothic retelling of the bluebeard fairy tale transported to a pre. Even if youve never read blue beards tale, youll enjoy strands of bronze and gold. Sep 06, 2015 you see, i had a fabulously wealthy godfather. Mar 19, 20 strands of bronze and gold hardcover covid19 update march 30. Strands of bronze and gold and millions of other books are available for instant access.
Strands of bronze and gold was written well and certainly had. Strands of bronze and gold by jane nickerson series. Seriously if a book has just a whiff of being a retelling, i will get my hands on it, most especially if the book is young adult. Strands of bronze and gold jane nickerson alexa loves books. Strands of bronze and gold historical novel society. If you have more suggestions, feel free to tell us in the comments. Mar 06, 20 ive never pondered that question before reading strands of bronze and gold, but now that i have, it seems to me like jane nickerson picked the least interesting way of going about an adaptation. Jane nickerson after the death of her father in 1855, seventeenyearold sophia goes to live with her wealthy and mysterious godfather at his gothic mansion, wyndriven abbey, in mississippi, where many secrets lie. In his march 30 press briefing, governor northam continues to say that businesses like prince books may remain open to customers as long as we practice social distancing. Unfortunately, i didnt really get into this book unil about the last hundred pages. Strands of bronze and gold was written well and certainly had interesting elements, but unfortunately the majority of the book was boring.
Thats really all you need to knowand honestly, its too much. Nov 05, 2019 strands of bronze and gold was written well and certainly had interesting elements, but unfortunately the majority of the book was boring. Ive been kind of curious about strands of bronze and gold. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read strands of bronze and gold. Mar 18, 20 i think my very favorite thing about strands of bronze and gold was the mood the permeated the pages. The following is a complete transcript of her interview with cracking the cover why do you write. It is supposedly first in a series but this book is selfcontained and can be read as stand alone. So it follows that i would be beyond excited for strands of bronze and gold by jane nickerson, a. Strands of bronze and gold by jane nickerson published.
Strands of bronze and gold by jane nickerson book swoon. Rather than expanding on or exploring the source material as a good retelling should, hers is a version that does nothing but overembellish the. Books that have bronze in the title score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. The third book the twisted trees will release in 2014. If you like retold fairy tales based on lesserknown works. Jane nickerson has put a creative twist on the traditional story by changing the setting to historic mississippi in the late 1800s at the wyndriven abbey. Strands of bronze and gold was a very enjoyable book. I also feel like the fact that its advertised as a bluebeard retelling worked against. I like creepy, but im pretty sure sophia is going to get on my nerves big time, which means i probably wont like the book. Strands of bronze and gold is an inspired retelling of the classic fairy tale bluebeard. I highly recommend strands of bronze and gold as a nice read for a rainy day which will provide great atmosphere.
Mar 07, 20 bulletin of the center for childrens books. Strands of bronze and gold is actually a really strong debut novel. Strands of bronze and gold by jane nickerson goodreads. Its interesting that after a few days after finishing the book improved for you. Strands of bronze and gold ebook written by jane nickerson. Strands of bronze and gold by jane nickerson, 9780307975980, available at book. The villain strands of bronze and gold is a retelling of the tale of bluebeard, and i confess im not familiar with it, so i went and looked it up i totally should have waited until afterward so i wouldnt have spoiled anything. To ask other readers questions about strands of bronze and gold, please sign up. Strands of bronze and gold is a lush, gothic retelling of the bluebeard story. Strands of bronze and gold, by jane nickerson phantoms arc is one of my favorites in any musical because it slowly becomes darker and more twisted. Afroamerican, family conflicts and relationships, girl as main character bravery, love, romance slavery. My godfather had referred to my hair as bronze in one of his letters when i was younger a letter featuring a delightfully spun story about a princess with tresses the shade of my own, strands of bronze and gold. Buy a cheap copy of strands of bronze and gold book by jane nickerson.
A bloodless retelling of the bluebeard tale finds its setting in antebellum mississippi. See all books authored by jane nickerson, including strands of bronze and gold, and the mirk and midnight hour, and. Random house books for young readers on march 12, 20. With enchanting romance, chilling suspense, and dashes of the supernatural,strands of bronze and gold is a compulsively readable debut. The following is a complete transcript of her interview with cracking the cover. With enchanting romance, chilling suspense, and dashes of the supernatural, strands of bronze and gold is a compulsively readable debut. I really love southern historical fiction and the way the house or more like castle is described makes me want more. Fans of retellings, gothic tales, and suspense thrillers will adore strands of bronze and gold. The problem is that once sophia arrives at the abbey, bernard doesnt let her go anywhere or do anything.
Mar 14, 20 strands of bronze and gold by jane nickerson published. While i dont think i would revisit it mostly because im a scaredy cat and it made me very uncomfortable, my experience reading it was an interesting one. Its a disturbing fairy tale, and nickerson gives her novel all the creepiness of the original, if not more. Strands of bronze and gold hardcover covid19 update march 30. Jul 04, 2014 this feature is not available right now. I felt that the main character, sophia petheram, was believable and entertaining, as was the story line. Strands of bronze and gold by jane nickerson infinite reads. There was just this certain feeling of a lack of complete cohesiveness. It seems like lots of current books feel the need to have constant fast paced action scenes and i get a little tired of that sometimes. In writing strands of bronze and gold, i had to decide what sort of man blue beardm. Strands of bronze and gold and millions of other books are available for instant. Jane nickerson books list of books by author jane nickerson. I came across jane nickersons strands of bronze and gold on an agent website and decided to check it out. Read strands of bronze and gold by jane nickerson available from rakuten kobo.
A book blog and booktube featuring lots of ya, lots of fierce female characters, and lots of jane austen. Soi considered womanizers, abusive husbands, and psychopathssome of whom i have met, others about whom i. I dont like horror but this was just fine for me d. Apr 25, 20 strands of bronze and gold is actually a really strong debut novel. Strands of bronze and gold by jane nickerson nook book.
There is something for just about every reader here. If you like, then read is a feature where we offer reading suggestions based on books you already like, scheduled once a month. Sophie is a very likable character, and readers will soon find themselves caught up in the intrigue and mystery right along with her. March 12, 20 by random house childrens books the bluebeard fairy tale retold. Jul 30, 20 strands of bronze and gold is an imaginative retelling of an unfamiliar fairy tale. Jane nickerson author of strands of bronze and gold. Strands of bronze and gold is an imaginative retelling of an unfamiliar fairy tale.
I was not the mood for this book and i had other expectations when i started it. The book smugglers unfortunately all of it was hugely disappointing. Published march 12th 20 by random house childrens books first published march 6th 20. Strands of bronze and gold ebook by jane nickerson. Bunbury in the stacks reflects with frightening accuracy how any young woman can become ensnared in an abusive relationship. Strands of bronze and gold by jane nickerson books on. Mar 11, 2014 usa today happy ever after, march 19, 20. Jane nickerson is the author of strands of bronze and gold. A grippingly gothic tale, with a lavishly described and lushly atmospheric setting and likable heroine. I was not the mood for this book and i had other expectations when i.
An invitationon fine ivory paper, in bold black handwritingfrom the mysterious monsieur. It is a compelling train wreck type story where you know something bad will happen but you just cant look away, and. Apr 14, 20 i actually loved strands of bronze and gold. If you would like to authenticate using a different subscribed institution that supports shibboleth authentication or have your own login and password to project muse.
I especially like to hear from a kindred spirit who found the southern gothic and retelling combination as involving as i did. The fairy tale revealed only that he was rich and had murdered several wives. If you would like to authenticate using a different subscribed institution that. Im so glad i did because it was the sort of book i didnt know i was looking for but absolutely loved. Apr 12, 20 strands of bronze and gold was a very enjoyable book. The mirk and the midnight hour is the next book in the strands of gold trilogy and will release in 20. Project muse strands of bronze and gold by jane nickerson. Jane nickersons strands of bronze and gold, a bluebeard retelling, follows that same gnarled path. Im glad, too, that sophie was no shy submissive heroine. Strands of bronze and gold is a retelling of the fairytale bluebeard set in the antebellum south. The bulletin of the center for childrens books, february 20. March 12th 20 by random house childrens books source. Mar 12, 20 strands of bronze and gold ebook written by jane nickerson.
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