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Review by IfeomaD -- The Queen of Xana by Fred Pilcher
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Queen of Xana" by Fred Pilcher.]
Monarchy refers to the supreme authority vested in an individual ruler who achieves his/her position through hereditary and this was displayed in this work of fiction, The Queen Of Xana. Princess Agatha, daughter of Queen Julie, grew up in a society where the rich aristocrats became richer to the detriments of the poor common people. She sought to restore the imbalance by empowering them in whatever way she could rather than taking their wealth. She learned a lot of queenly behaviors from her mother and various capable teachers from Xana and abroad, which would benefit her when she ascends the throne.
One fateful day, on her twentieth birthday, held in her honor at which she would be officially proclaimed heiress to the throne. The people were unaware of the powerful sorcerer, Magi who has appeared in the grand ballroom unannounced hence paying him no attention. Queen Julie was killed, Princess Agatha went into hiding, and the kingdom of Xana was plunged into the bad times of suffering. Visited by her fairy godmother, Princess Agatha was advised on what to do to end her people’s suffering and conquer the evil sorcerer. What would become of her people if this evil Magi is left unchecked?
Fred Pilcher has done a great job describing the discrepancies between two monarchs and how it can greatly affect the people. This story is told from a commentator’s view, who chose to be called ‘the traveler.’ This story is also seen as one that survives the sands of time through the word of mouth. Since there are different versions of the story, the reader is left to make their interpretations from the facts.
The main characters’ lives were well narrated. I love the inclusion of strong female characters holding strong positions of power in the government of Xana. I also admire Queen Agatha as a monarch. She was a source of inspiration to her subjects, both adults and children alike. Despite being an authoritarian, her compassion for her people was genuine. However, some of her decisions were absurd, like allowing children into membership of the queen’s parliament.
This book featured rape scenes and public displays of affection, nudity, and sex. It was recorded that in one of Xana’s grandest traditions, upon coming of age, young ladies of great wealth would be presented naked before dignitaries in the grand ballroom. So if you are sensitive to these things, then this book is not for you. For this reason, I recommend this book to mature audiences and people of political interests. Also, there was no documentation of religious authority in Xana’s culture. I noticed only one typographical error and a few missing commas, so it is my pleasure to rate The Queen Of Xana four out of four stars.
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Monarchy refers to the supreme authority vested in an individual ruler who achieves his/her position through hereditary and this was displayed in this work of fiction, The Queen Of Xana. Princess Agatha, daughter of Queen Julie, grew up in a society where the rich aristocrats became richer to the detriments of the poor common people. She sought to restore the imbalance by empowering them in whatever way she could rather than taking their wealth. She learned a lot of queenly behaviors from her mother and various capable teachers from Xana and abroad, which would benefit her when she ascends the throne.
One fateful day, on her twentieth birthday, held in her honor at which she would be officially proclaimed heiress to the throne. The people were unaware of the powerful sorcerer, Magi who has appeared in the grand ballroom unannounced hence paying him no attention. Queen Julie was killed, Princess Agatha went into hiding, and the kingdom of Xana was plunged into the bad times of suffering. Visited by her fairy godmother, Princess Agatha was advised on what to do to end her people’s suffering and conquer the evil sorcerer. What would become of her people if this evil Magi is left unchecked?
Fred Pilcher has done a great job describing the discrepancies between two monarchs and how it can greatly affect the people. This story is told from a commentator’s view, who chose to be called ‘the traveler.’ This story is also seen as one that survives the sands of time through the word of mouth. Since there are different versions of the story, the reader is left to make their interpretations from the facts.
The main characters’ lives were well narrated. I love the inclusion of strong female characters holding strong positions of power in the government of Xana. I also admire Queen Agatha as a monarch. She was a source of inspiration to her subjects, both adults and children alike. Despite being an authoritarian, her compassion for her people was genuine. However, some of her decisions were absurd, like allowing children into membership of the queen’s parliament.
This book featured rape scenes and public displays of affection, nudity, and sex. It was recorded that in one of Xana’s grandest traditions, upon coming of age, young ladies of great wealth would be presented naked before dignitaries in the grand ballroom. So if you are sensitive to these things, then this book is not for you. For this reason, I recommend this book to mature audiences and people of political interests. Also, there was no documentation of religious authority in Xana’s culture. I noticed only one typographical error and a few missing commas, so it is my pleasure to rate The Queen Of Xana four out of four stars.
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The Queen of Xana
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