Review: Food for thought
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 13, 2013
WALKI'S REVIEWThis is the story of Lupa, the Queen of the Lords of the Roads. More exactly, it is the story of how Lupa becomes Queen, and what qualities made her people choose her as a Queen, rather than choose another King. The title of the novel refers to Lupa, not just because she adopts two orphan wolf pups at some point, but also because she is very protective of her own children and of her people.This is the story of the Lords of the Roads and how the Gypsy tribes unite under one Queen and how they win a war against a general, with Foresters as their allies. Lupa is a strong and intelligent woman, and so is Bessie the Wisewoman of the Foresters. While Lupa is the central character of this story, many characters contribute to the action and captivate the readers.While 'Mother of Wolves' is an historical fantasy, it is based on typical persecutions that happened throughout human history and presents it from the Gypsies/Romanies' point of view and portrays them as the real people they are: articulate, knowledgeable, generous, intelligent, stubborn, imperfect, loyal, like any other human beings.With 'Mother of Wolves' Zoe Brooks gives us an enjoyable read, and if we are willing to learn, it is also food for thoughts.Review Disclaimer: Book was provided free of charge in exchange for an honest review.