Joan - Book Review
Joan Katherine J. Chen 4 stars The war between England and France wages on, and serves as the stage for the arrival of Joan of Arc (Joan d'Arc). A poor, belittled but not destroyed by her father, unpleasant looking girl of immense resilience and courage. Katherine Chen's words about the legendary Joan who goes on to lead many battles with nothing but determination, in-born skill and a fiery will. She is made real with the rashness of her behaviour but always acts with great aplomb. She is a typical young girl/teenager sad and missing her favourite people but also knowing that she is destined for fulfilling her strengths in battle. Chen describes the story leading up to the final days with feeling for each character, even the ones who will eventually let Joan down. Filled with tenderness 'she recalls the dust motes like fairies' and sadness 'you couldn't live your whole life covered in hurt...' Joan is brought to life unlike the typical saint we have seen ...