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Bezig met laden... Becoming (Dancing with the Lion #1)door Jeanne Reames
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 Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek.  KinzieThings | Jun 16, 2020 |    ) queen_ypolita | Aug 19, 2019 | -=-=-=- The son of the King of Makdon – Alexandros is on track to be a leader and is battling to be treated like everyone else. Hephaistion arrives – searching for his own destiny and becomes friends with the young prince. Their relationship flourishes as they begin their education together under the trusted guidance of Aristoteles. As Alexandros battles his way through the harsh lessons facing him, his emotional attachment to Hephaistion. As a prince, Alexandros is supposed to be independent, emotionally aloof, strong and his emotional connection to his friend challenges everything. Jeanne Reames is a self-declared Homer fangirl in addition to being a History Professor. Her life-long commitment to her field definitely plays into how fantastic this book is. As I read this novel, I was surprised to find that I was as caught up in history as much as the story about the two main characters. For obvious reasons, Reames has a fantastic grasp of the time period and it’s a pleasure to read a book that is so detailed and complete with respect to history. The relationship between Alexandros and Hephaistion builds slowly throughout the story. These two characters are well-thought out and fully developed beyond their friendship with one another. It’s a pleasure to read a novel in which there is a pairing between two characters that is important but not the entirety of the plot. This is a complex story of growing up with the weight of huge expectations and commitments. I am intrigued by the way Alexandros’ life will unfold as he is groomed to become a leader. The friendship between Alexandros and Hephaistion is documented historically and they were often referred to as being the best of friends. It wasn’t uncommon for young boys to be involved sexually with one another so this story is certainly not far-fetched. Reames does a fantastic job of weaving the complex relationship implications into an already-intriguing story. I’m looking forward to reading the rest of the series. (  ) Charlotte_Kinzie | Jun 20, 2019 | geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
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Two boys, one heroic bond, and the molding of Greece's greatest son.Before he became known as Alexander the Great, he was Alexandros, the teenage son of the king of Makedon. Rather than living a life of luxury, as prince he has to be better and learn faster than his peers, tackling problems without any help. One such problem involves his increasingly complicated feelings for his new companion, Hephaistion. When Alexandros and Hephaistion go to study under the philosopher Aristoteles, their evolving relationship becomes even harder to navigate. Strength, competition, and status define one's fate in their world-a world that seems to have little room for the tenderness growing between them. Alexandros is expected to command, not to crave the warmth of friendship with an equal. In a kingdom where his shrewd mother and sister are deemed inferior for their sex, and his love for Hephaistion could be seen as submission to an older boy, Alexandros longs to be a human being when everyone but Hephaistion just wants him to be a king. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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 Google Books — Bezig met laden...GenresDewey Decimale Classificatie (DDC)813.6Literature English (North America) American fiction 21st CenturyWaarderingGemiddelde: (3.88)
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The son of the King of Makdon – Alexandros is on track to be a leader and is battling to be treated like everyone else. Hephaistion arrives – searching for his own destiny and becomes friends with the young prince. Their relationship flourishes as they begin their education together under the trusted guidance of Aristoteles. As Alexandros battles his way through the harsh lessons facing him, his emotional attachment to Hephaistion. As a prince, Alexandros is supposed to be independent, emotionally aloof, strong and his emotional connection to his friend challenges everything.
Jeanne Reames is a self-declared Homer fangirl in addition to being a History Professor. Her life-long commitment to her field definitely plays into how fantastic this book is. As I read this novel, I was surprised to find that I was as caught up in history as much as the story about the two main characters. For obvious reasons, Reames has a fantastic grasp of the time period and it’s a pleasure to read a book that is so detailed and complete with respect to history.
The relationship between Alexandros and Hephaistion builds slowly throughout the story. These two characters are well-thought out and fully developed beyond their friendship with one another. It’s a pleasure to read a novel in which there is a pairing between two characters that is important but not the entirety of the plot.
This is a complex story of growing up with the weight of huge expectations and commitments. I am intrigued by the way Alexandros’ life will unfold as he is groomed to become a leader. The friendship between Alexandros and Hephaistion is documented historically and they were often referred to as being the best of friends. It wasn’t uncommon for young boys to be involved sexually with one another so this story is certainly not far-fetched. Reames does a fantastic job of weaving the complex relationship implications into an already-intriguing story. I’m looking forward to reading the rest of the series. (