Pandora by Anne Rice

I have bought this book quite a while ago..... Haven't had the chance, or mood to read it.
Once I started, I couldn't let go. I dosed off a few times when I was reading right before bed time.... hehe...

This is a very good add on to the Interview with Vampire Chronicles. Through Pandora, Anne Rice descrpited the evil of the Queen and elaborated on the viewpoint towards Christianity. The love and hate between Pandora and Marcius, to me, reflected the relationship between logic and emotion. How could you tell which is more important?

I would recommend everyone to read through the entire Chronicles..... it is too good to miss!!!

The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown

Oh well, where should I start?? This is a great Mystery Novel! Although the author stated 2 "facts" on the first page of the novel, it doesn't change my opinion that this is but a fiction. He should consider giving references to the "facts".

The details and logical explanation to the clues and acient practices captured my imagination. I cannot put the book down. I would recommend this book to anyone who is logical enough to realize that this mystery novel is just a FICTION!!

Heard Dan Brown's other books are equally good.... ..... >_~

Catherine de Medici by Leonie Frieda

Catherine de Medici is probably the most well known Queen of France in the Valois Dynasty. Similar to Marie Antonette, Catherine de Medici is known not for the suffering France caused her, but the supposed civil wars and trouble she brought to France. Born a Merchant's daughter, she was often looked down at by the court. She endured the court's insult, her husband's mistress meddling in caring for her children, and showed no favorites between the two powerful house in the court. She lived to be consort to 3 of her sons as King of France. Successfully protecting the country for her unappreciative sons.

She is also known as the mother in law to Henry of Navarre, the first Bourbon King of France; and Mary Queen of Scott.

This book is very lengthy and gives much information on the "current" political situations. I most appreciate the author's translation of the various passage in French.

A great book that shine a new light on the Queen character.