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5.0 out of 5 stars
Historical & Spiritual, 5 Feb 2003
Having a siritual affinity with Egypt, I felt as though Tarr had taken me there from the first sentence. "Pillar of Fire" made me fall in love with almost all of the characters. Even those whom I may have first despised. I really don't believe that Tarr got it wrong at all. I suspect she writes from her heart. Tarr in no way claims that every event in her novels are true. She in fact writes at the end of this novel that it is simply that, a novel. A story that she has BASED on History but cultivates with her imagination and suggested Historical ideas put forward by others on the actual outcome of events and relationships that ensued. Tarr is a fantastic story teller, that I believe is true. Pillar of Fire is made even more intriguing written based on Nofret's experiences. A captive and servant with a fighting spirit and tantalising personality that pulls you into her world. Experiencing her growth into a strong young lady and then following her into adulthood as a determined and lovely woman, Nofret's stubborness often made me laugh out loud, But when she was sad her heartache came from deep within and I cried with her. A seemingly unimportant figure, Nofret's life played an integral part, in this story, on the outcome of events which left me with a sense of peace in knowing we are all important, no matter how small we may seem. Nofret never lost sight of herself and knew that she was not overlooked by the Gods, for better or worse. She was not humbled by the Royalty of which she was surrounded, and saw them as mortal people facing their own trials and tribulations. And in that she was able to be the pivotal person she became. Thankyou, Judith Tarr for another amazing experience.
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