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Fire Pheasant
A girl from Denmark visits the court of Siam with her father, a doctor.
608 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1980
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March 6, 2021
2.5 stars from me.
The descriptions of 19th century Siam were truly detailed and it seemed like a tropical paradise indeed. The two main characters, Tod & Elly, from 2 vastly different backgrounds, fall in love and, for better or worse, are locked in a tempestuous relationship. I reckon in today's terms, it may well have been a rather toxic relationship! The tumultuous political background in Siam lent this story an exciting edge as well.
All in an interesting book but for some reason I didn't like more than to rate it 2.5 stars.
The descriptions of 19th century Siam were truly detailed and it seemed like a tropical paradise indeed. The two main characters, Tod & Elly, from 2 vastly different backgrounds, fall in love and, for better or worse, are locked in a tempestuous relationship. I reckon in today's terms, it may well have been a rather toxic relationship! The tumultuous political background in Siam lent this story an exciting edge as well.
All in an interesting book but for some reason I didn't like more than to rate it 2.5 stars.
July 20, 2014
A girl from Denmark visits the court of Siam with her father, a doctor. She makes friends and vows to return when she has completed her own medical training.
The descriptions of Siam - now Thailand - are lovely.
The descriptions of Siam - now Thailand - are lovely.
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