Author:
Barbara Quick
Format:
Hardcover, 272 pages
Publisher:
HarperTeen (April 6, 2010)
Indonesian
Publisher: Atria (March 2011)
Rating:
5 out of 5
Synopsis:
What
does a girl do when she finds the love of her life while disguised as a
boy—when divulging her secret could cause her to be burned at the stake as a
witch?
In Medieval Emilia-Romagna, girls are powerless to choose or change their fate—and yet Alessandra, brilliant and brave, is determined to find a way. Disguising her gender, she sets out to infiltrate and conquer the all-male world of medical school.
In this exquisite retelling of a centuries-old story, Alessandra Giliani, the world’s first female anatomist, claims her rightful place among our most endearing and enduring heroines.
Researched with the same meticulous care and rendered with the same vividness and poignancy as her internationally bestselling novel Vivaldi’s Virgins, Barbara Quick’s first young adult title is a tale to encourage and inspire readers of all ages. (
Review:
Another great historical fiction work. I always appreciate
this genre, especially the author. Moreover, Miss Quick also touches gender
inequality as the main theme. As the main character, Alessandra fights really
hard to pursuit her dream that is to get to school and become a doctor, which
is impossible for women at the 14th century of Italy. She is not only must run
away from home, but also dress up and act like a man. However, this is kind of
a happy ending story where Alessandra gets her dream, family (back), and true
love in the end of the story. I would love to give it 5 stars, undoubtedly.
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| Indonesian version (Atria, March 2011) |
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