The Voodoo Queen: A Novel (Pelican Pouch Series)

Rating:
Summary: not impressed
Review: I was given a First Edition of this book by a friend who knows that I practice Vodou and Rootwork. It is a fascinating story, but sadly the author focuses on "wild orgies" and "blood drinking negros". It was written in the 30s and does indeed reflect the "taste" of this period as well as the prejudice attitude towards Voodoo and Vodou in that time.

Rating:
Summary: Blech
Review: Marie Laveau was a deeply spiritual woman who, among other things, went out of her way to help and free those enslaved around her.
That doesn't stop Mr. Tallant from portraying her as a vain, selfish con-woman.
To make matters worse, he doesn't even write his slander well. This is not only a bigoted portrayal of a powerful, faith-driven woman, but it is also a boring read.
Avoid this trash.

Rating:
Summary: excellent (partly fictional) account of Marie Laveau!
Review: Tallant's story about Marie Laveau and her daughter is built upon the research he discloses in his Voodoo in New Orleans book. He transforms these facts and legends about the two women into an excellent, spellbinding novel.

Rating:
Summary: The Best Book on New Orleans and Laveau
Review: This book is absolutely the most interesting and fascinating story I have ever read concerning the subjects of New Orleans History and Marie Laveau. Tallant is the genius of taking the facts that have been gathered on both subjects and combining them into a novel that you cannot and will not put down. It is a page turner from start to finish. I am currently reading the book for the third time, and I am not a big reader. It is THAT GOOD. If you love the call and the mystery of this river city, you will be spell bound! AAA+++

Rating:
Summary: The Best Book on New Orleans and Laveau
Review: This book is absolutely the most interesting and fascinating story I have ever read concerning the subjects of New Orleans History and Marie Laveau. Tallant is the genius of taking the facts that have been gathered on both subjects and combining them into a novel that you cannot and will not put down. It is a page turner from start to finish. I am currently reading the book for the third time, and I am not a big reader. It is THAT GOOD. If you love the call and the mystery of this river city, you will be spell bound! AAA+++