In some of the lower ratings much was made of the "flipping" back and forth between present time and past time. The comments sounded like the flipping happened often in the book. I did not find that to be the case and each time the time period was changed the author noted it at the beginning of that chapter. Plus, the time between each period shift was long enough to understand the current action, but was always interrupted in very logical places. I did not find the switching to be bother some, but then I am very familiar with historical fiction.
Another point of contention was the author's use of non-English words, causing the readers to constantly refer to the back to get the meaning. Again, I did not find this a problem. The author, very intelligently, translated the d'oc or d'ol at the end of the same sentence that they were spoken in. In the few instances where she did not translate it was fairly easy to divine the meaning from the surrounding text and action. Again, because I am familiar with historical fiction I have experienced non-English text in other books. Also, other authors are not always as kind as Me. Mousse is to provide translations in the same sentence.
Yes, there was description of the life, dress, buildings, etc. of the 1200's but it wasn't overbearing like some readers wrote. I found that there wad just enough to settle you into the place and time so you could understand what was going on. She has obviously done her research, it shows. But then that's what we read historical fiction for, yes? It's not just for the story, it's also to learn some of the history of the time it is set in. Some authors are better than other. Ms. Mosse is one of the good ones.
Don't just take my word for it. I read the reviews and decided to do a trial. It was the best decision. I was able to experience the book for myself, see if I would experience the book the way the low or high raters did and make my own decision. I didn't have the problems so I bought the full book and did not regret the decision.
I found Labyrinth to be a wholly enjoyable, well written, suspenseful, historically interesting book. This is the first book of hers that I have read. I believe I have found a new author and I look forward to reading more of her books. I hope you give Labyrinth a try and decide for yourself.
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