The Book of the Maidservant Audiobook

" I felt like this was more of a list than a story. Dry and not particularly stimulating read. "

" Listend to this book on CD. It is a historical novel based on the true accounts of Dame Margery Kemp's pilgrimage in the 15th century, told through the eyes of her maidservant. I quite enjoyed this book. "

" Readalikes: anything by Karen Cushman "

" Not a riveting book, but informative. It is a story woven around people who really lived and went on a pilgrimage to the holy lands. As a maidservant, the main character has very little worth to those around her, but proves herself and her character throughout the book. I'm glad I read it. "

" There is so much antagonism among the characters in this book, I just didn't want to spend my relaxing time so tense. It may be a terrific book, a wonderful portrayal of a period in time, well crafted.... But I didn't enjoy it. "

" This was given to me by a colleague who thought I would be able to connect to The Canterbury Tales for my classes. It is written by a YSU professor. I'm definitely intrigued. "

" An inventive account of the historical pilgrimage of Dame Margery Kemp, from the perspective of her much put-upon maidservant. It kept me reading to the rather abrupt end. "

" This was fine, but "Catherine, Called Birdy" remains my favorite Middle Ages hist fic read. It has nothing to do with the protagonist's first name. That scene where Catherine tries to burn down the outhouse with her suitor inside always cracks me up. "

" Lovely, well-paced, historically accurate and imaginative story. "

" The research that went into this was quite impressive but independent of historical context this made for a good yarn. "

" Fantastic. The characters are very real, the history is accurate but would still hold a kid's interest. "

" Good, but not appealing enough for the teen book club..... "

" Very sweet little story. "

" I might have liked this more if I would have read it rather than listened to it on CD - the British accent of the reader added authenticity, but made it hard for me to get through. The story was just okay. "

" I avoided reading this story because the cover turned me away. Shame on me. The story of Johanna, a poor maidservant, is engaging. Hers was not an easy life and the story aptly describes a holy pilgrimage, daily life and servitude in 15th century England. "

" Excellent teen fiction about pilgrimmages. Not a typical topic for even historical fiction fans to read, but done very very well. You definitely sympathize with Johanna and cheer her on through every challenge. The historical notes afterwards are also a real treat. "

" Moved a little slowly, and it was predictable. I think 2.5 stars would have been right from my reading perspective, but as a YA novel, it probably is worthy of a read for the historical info. "

" Another book told in first-person (my favorite) Enjoyed all the daily detail of life in medieval Europe. I like that the book was inspired by a memoir (dictated to clergy since the woman was illiterate) but told from the point of view of the servant. "

" A great audiobook. The actress got the whining of Johanna down pat, as well as her eventual maturity. "

" Interesting novel based on the true life 1400's autobiography of Margery Kempe, only seen from her maidservant's point of view. (This was actually the first autobiography written in English.) I really enjoyed it! "

" Very few books lure me into doing a Goodreads review at midnight, like this one did. The Book of the Maidservant was a book I will recommend to everyone. If you love YA historical fiction set during the middle ages, you'll love this one. "

" I had a hard time getting into this middle reader. It did hold my attention but only after about the halfway point... Clean. "

" I thought this was a very good book. I really like how the author gave her characters medieval mindsets instead of using modern beliefs....not that modern beliefs are all that bad. Kudos Ms. Barnhouse! "

" I really liked this YA novel about the tribulations of a maidservant to an English holy woman set in the 15th century. It was based on the travels of Marjorie Kempe, but focused on the plight of her maidservant, who eventually escapes her situation, and is able to find peace within herself. "

" An excellent little tale with its roots in reality. It is worth your time for sure. "

" Listend to this book on CD. It is a historical novel based on the true accounts of Dame Margery Kemp's pilgrimage in the 15th century, told through the eyes of her maidservant. I quite enjoyed this book. "