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Het Medici-geheim (2008)

by Michael White(Favorite Author)

3 of 5 Votes: 3

ISBN

9047503996 (ISBN13: 9789047503996)

languge

English

genre

Historical Fiction

publisher

Uitgeverij Unieboek

review 1: The reason for reading this book was the link wirh the medici. I was hoping the setting would be Florence. Instead most of the action takes place in Venice.I think there are too many changes in times and places, and a bit too much of Dan Brown conspiracy theory and famous characters through the ages hiding clues and secrets. The characters are not very well rounded, couldn't describe what makes them tick..On the pro side: it is a fast pacing thriller and there are some nice descriptions of Venice.
review 2: I stumbled upon Michael White in a second hand book shop and was intrigued by the subject, as the Medici have always fascinated me. It was a fast read, action packed. He tends to write his books in two levels ie with a current scenario paralleled with the ... moreactual period in Renaissance Italy. So you have the machiavellian Medici creating what 500 years later was to become a compelling mystery, when modern day archeologists discovered the presence of an alien object resting against the spine of the supposed mummy of Cosimo de Medici.One of the aspects of Michael White's books that I have come to appreciate is that the factual aspects of the plot are well researched and supported by historical notes in the back of the book which can lead you to further research.I enjoyed my first book of his and have subsequently read others. less

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