Julia Flynn Siler's Reviews
Reviews of Julia’s Work
Mar.11.2012
Published by Sunday New York Times Book Review
"...a solidly researched account of an important chapter in our national history, one that most Americans don’t know but should. It will probably provoke missionary descendants...
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Feb.05.2012
Published by Los Angeles Times
The Los Angeles Times in its Sunday book review section praises Lost Kingdom as a "well-researched, nicely contextualized history of events leading to the U.S. annexation of...
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Feb.02.2012
Published by Library Journal
Library Journal gives Lost Kingdom a starred review, calling it “…a sweeping tale of tragedy, greed, betrayal, and imperialism. The depth of her research shines through the...
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Jan.16.2012
Published by Christian Science Monitor print edition
The Christian Science Monitor picks Lost Kingdom as an Editor’s Choice, calling it “a fascinating and authoritative tale of intrigue and imperialism…” Read the full review below...
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Jan.28.2012
Published by Christian Science Monitor print edition
The Christian Science Monitor picks Lost Kingdom as an Editor’s Choice, calling it “a fascinating and authoritative tale of intrigue and imperialism…”
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Jan.22.2012
Published by Fortune magazine
Fortune magazine’s Weekly Read column calls Lost Kingdom “…a riveting and intimate look at the rise and tragic fall of Hawaii’s royal family…”
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Jan.22.2012
Published by San Francisco Chronicle
The San Francisco Chronicle leads its Sunday review section with Lost Kingdom, praising it as a story told with “agitating freshness” and “a powerful act of transport.”
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Feb.23.2008
Published by International Herald-Tribune
"...A compelling story about what works and does not at a family-run, publicly-traded business, whether the product is wine or widgets."
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Aug.13.2007
Published by BusinessWeek
"A fascinating chronicle" and "a twisted tale filled with big egos, beautiful backdrops, and charismatic-yet-flawed characters who pull off towering feats and then throw them all...
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Jun.20.2007
Published by The New York Times
Asimov finds The House of Mondavi "clear," "detailed," and "compelling." He writes: "Call it Greek tragedy or Shakespearean drama, Biblical strife, Freudian acting out or even...
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Apr.14.2008
Published by Vinography - www.vinography.com
"With stellar reporting and clear, enjoyable writing Julia Flynn Siler... describes the long rise and sharp descent of California's most iconic vintner," writes W. Blake Gray...
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"A riveting saga...a real gem of a book"”
—Historian Douglas Brinkley
About Julia
Julia Flynn Siler is the New York Times bestselling author of The House of Mondavi. Her most recent book, Lost Kingdom: Hawaii’s Last Queen, the Sugar Kings, and America’s First Imperial Adventure, hit the San Francisco Chronicle bestseller list shortly after...