The Journeyer by Gary Jennings — Kindle Edition
Kindle Edition: The Journeyer by Gary Jennings is a historical novel imagining the adventures Marco Polo may have left out of his account. Its long route runs from medieval Venice through the Levant and Silk Road to Kublai Khan’s court, with an emphasis on travel, customs, and sensuality.
At a glance
- A fictionalized Marco Polo adventure spanning Venice, the Levant, the Silk Road, and Kublai Khan’s court.
- The listing describes an expansive historical narrative focused on travel, local customs, and sensuality.
- Kindle features listed include screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, X-Ray, Word Wise, and Page Flip.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The setting shifts across several regions and cultures, giving the story a broad travel-adventure scope.
- Word Wise, Page Flip, X-Ray, and screen-reader support are listed for the Kindle edition.
Cons
- At 801 pages, this is a substantial read rather than a short historical adventure.
- The story is described as bawdy and sensual, which may not suit readers seeking restrained historical fiction.
Technical specifications
12 specifications| Print length | 801 pages |
|---|---|
| File size | 4.0 MB |
| Language | English |
| Screen reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
| Publisher | Forge Books |
|---|---|
| Publication date | March 2, 2010 |
| Edition | Second |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1429999946 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers looking for a long historical adventure centered on Marco Polo and the Silk Road.
- Readers comfortable with sensual content and a highly fictionalized imagining of historical travel.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a brief read or a strictly documented biography of Marco Polo.
- Readers who prefer historical fiction without bawdy or sexual themes.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
70% 70% - 4 stars
19% 19% - 3 stars
6% 6% - 2 stars
2% 2% - 1 star
3% 3%
Aggregate ratings lean favorable, with most ratings in the top two star categories, but a smaller share are in the lower categories. These figures do not identify what readers liked or disliked. The rating pattern offers limited guidance on subjective fit, so consider the novel’s long length and explicitly bawdy, sensual description when deciding whether it suits your reading preferences.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Journeyer a factual biography of Marco Polo?
No. The listing presents it as a novel that imagines adventures Marco Polo may have left unsaid, rather than as a documentary biography.
What settings does the novel cover?
The description traces Marco’s journey from medieval Venice through the Levant and along the Silk Road to Kublai Khan’s court.
How long is this Kindle edition?
The product details list a print length of 801 pages and a file size of 4.0 MB.
What Kindle reading features are listed?
The listing states that screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, X-Ray, Word Wise, and Page Flip are enabled.
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