The Secret Chord (Hardcover) by Geraldine Brooks

from brangwinn

Whoa, this wasn't a story of the Biblical King David I was expecting! He's wildly successful in the battle to become king, but he also is arrogant and his low points are spectacular, too. Brooks has chosen his prophet, Natan, to tell the story-a much more reliable historian than David. Battling f...

from novelcommentary

I have enjoyed the gifts of Geraldine Brooks -novels that bring historical events to life, usually through the eyes of interesting characters. The Pulitzer Prize winner, March was an excellent novel, depicting the absent father in Alcott's Little Women as he leaves behind his family to aid the Un...

from KateVane

This is the story of the Biblical King David, as told by his seer and adviser Natan. The author, through Natan, offers a shrewd dissection of the nature of power. David is charismatic, driven and courageous. He manages the competing factions around him with charm and guile. He builds alliances ba...

from c.archer

This is a historical fiction account of the life of David. The biblical story has been fleshed out to give the author's take on David's life and kingship. While Geraldine Brooks takes much literary license and reflects her own view, she fleshes out the story in a way that is fascinating and highl...

from KarenHerndon

I love historic fiction so really looked forward to reading this book. It was very well written, beautifully as a matter of fact- I have read some of her previous works so looked forward to this one too. I can't actually say I didn't like the book and if I said I was disappointed that wouldn't be...