Carol Wolper re-tells the story of Anne Boleyn set in contemporary Los Angeles.
“I wasn’t prepared for the enemies. Had I been as gorgeous as a ...
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Feb 16, 2012
Sherri
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I won this book from Goodreads and I enjoyed every second of it. It's the story of Anne Boleyn and Henry Tudor but set in modern day California. It is a fun tale told completely from Anne's perspective, Henry's mindset doesn't really factor in. The characters are all 21st first century but Wolper makes it easy to see what their role would have been in Tudor England. The book follows Anne's romance and relationships with Henry, with her older sister Mary who used to date Henry, and various pseudo
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Feb 03, 2012
SOS
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For her behaviour, manners, attire and tongue she excelled them all. — Lancelot de Carles
Move over Jane Austen fan fiction, here come the Tudors! Carol Wolper delivers a riveting story of a modern Tudor family in the cutthroat glamour of Hollywood. In this contemporary update, Wolper hits the mark on literal and figurative translations of courtly intrigue and corporate politics as Henry Tudor seeks to appease his lusty appetite for women and power.
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Move over Jane Austen fan fiction, here come the Tudors! Carol Wolper delivers a riveting story of a modern Tudor family in the cutthroat glamour of Hollywood. In this contemporary update, Wolper hits the mark on literal and figurative translations of courtly intrigue and corporate politics as Henry Tudor seeks to appease his lusty appetite for women and power.
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Feb 10, 2012
Jessica
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Reading the summary, this book sounded SO good! That is probably why I was so unprepared for how boring it ended up being. The story of Anne Boleyn was so interesting and scandalous, but this book was nowhere near capturing that emotion.
The main problem I had with this book was the writing style. Almost the entire story was made up of thoughts and descriptions with very little dialogue/action going on whatsoever. This made the story seem to drag on and I found myself skimming pages More...
The main problem I had with this book was the writing style. Almost the entire story was made up of thoughts and descriptions with very little dialogue/action going on whatsoever. This made the story seem to drag on and I found myself skimming pages More...
Jan 29, 2012
Denise
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This book is a modern retelling of Philippa Gregory's The Other Boleyn Girl which definitely had me interested in the book. However as I began to read the book I realized that it wasn't as fresh and modern as the description toted. The ways in which Wolper tries to make this story modernized fell flat to me. Having Henry Tudor be a Hollywood elite could have been a great idea if wasn't constantly being called a King in the book. I hated the Anne gave him that little pet title. I wanted Wolper to
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Dec 25, 2011
Rachel
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I will be back with review! Enjoyed the book so much.
Entertaining Tinsel Town novel that moves quickly.
Enjoyed! Enjoyed! Fun read....Anne Boleyn wants to be Hollywood media mogul Henry Tudor’s queen, and she doesn’t care that her sister dated him previously (like most soap operas). Anne succeeds in her quest, but, unfortunately, some people aren’t happy about their marriage, including Henry’s first wife and his business advisor; both would love to see Anne lose her crown and t More...
Entertaining Tinsel Town novel that moves quickly.
Enjoyed! Enjoyed! Fun read....Anne Boleyn wants to be Hollywood media mogul Henry Tudor’s queen, and she doesn’t care that her sister dated him previously (like most soap operas). Anne succeeds in her quest, but, unfortunately, some people aren’t happy about their marriage, including Henry’s first wife and his business advisor; both would love to see Anne lose her crown and t More...
Jan 01, 2012
Kristy
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I was really excited about the premise of this book--a modern-day retelling of the Anne Boleyn/Henry VIII story. Sadly, I was disappointed. I couldn't find a single character that I liked or sympathized with. I kept reading, hoping that would change....but, nope. I also felt like the author was throwing profanity around just for the shock value. I'm not a prude, and "colorful" language doesn't bother me, if it seems appropriate to the context, or is used in a subtle manner. I fel
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Jan 11, 2012
Tami
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Haven't received my copy yet, just received notice I had won. 12/12/11
I received my copy last night. I have 5 wins in front of it. Hope to get a lot of reading done over the holiday breaks. 12/21/11
Started 1/7/12
finished 1/10/12
Carol Wolper re-tells the story of Anne Boleyn set in contemporary Los Angeles.
This is the blurb that in in Goodreads and pretty much sums up the book.
Bleh! The book was a quick read and had some (2) interesting characters. More...
I received my copy last night. I have 5 wins in front of it. Hope to get a lot of reading done over the holiday breaks. 12/21/11
Started 1/7/12
finished 1/10/12
Carol Wolper re-tells the story of Anne Boleyn set in contemporary Los Angeles.
This is the blurb that in in Goodreads and pretty much sums up the book.
Bleh! The book was a quick read and had some (2) interesting characters. More...
Feb 10, 2012
Vennie
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I enjoyed this book very much. I was glad to win it, but, would have bought it if I hadn't. The book is a story of modern day Anne Boleyn,a California blond. She meets Henry Tudor, a very attractive corporate mogul. Every star and starlet in Hollywood wants to grab him for one reason or another, but, Henry only wants Anne. It's a love story with a tale from history. You have many hidden agendas, traitorous friends, a furious ex wife , and schemes abound. Anne marries Henry, and so now the ch
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Dec 14, 2011
Amanda
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Everyone knows the tragic, soap opera-like (though, true) story of Anne Boleyn, who seduced Henry VIII away from his wife Catherine of Aragon and convinced the monarch to break with the Catholic church -all with the promise of providing him with a son, which she never had.
Author Carol Wolper puts a twist on Anne's often-explored story by placing it in modern-day holiday, where powerful connections, seduction and Hollywood near-royalty are just are important as they once were in Tudor-e More...
Author Carol Wolper puts a twist on Anne's often-explored story by placing it in modern-day holiday, where powerful connections, seduction and Hollywood near-royalty are just are important as they once were in Tudor-e More...
Jan 27, 2012
Michael
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I don't even know where to start with this book...it was just awful. I should probably point out that, as a recipient of a Goodreads giveaway, I probably would not be a normal target reader for this book. That being said, I thought this novel would take the heart of a well-known story from history and reinvent it within the confines of contemporary society...and the intro letter accompanying the book in the mail promised a "witty re-imagining," but all I got was a shallow caricatu
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Jan 08, 2012
Jeannine
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This is nota book women can be proud to read! It is an Anne Bolyn story retold in modernday Hollywood. It just does not work in this current time without bringing out the feminist inside you that just wants to scream at these ridiculous women for succumbing to a man just because he has power and money! It just made me want to scream and get these women into some sort of program or detox if there is such a thing for patheticness! Anne seemed like a very intelligent woman who used that to win
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Nov 20, 2011
Mrs.
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A dishy modern take on the story of Anne Boleyn and her time in Henry VIII's court, this Anne lives in LA and is being pursued by media mogul Henry Tudor. It's a high stakes game and Anne has enemies in every corner - can she keep the interest of the powerful and fickle man she loves? Or will she lose everything? History buffs and chick lit fans will love this fun read - I know I did!
--Review by Lauren
--Review by Lauren
Feb 21, 2012
Amy
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I enjoyed reading this book it was a guilty pleasure.This book I would call an adult R rated version of Gossip girl set in Hollywood recast with the Tudors.I love Tudor history,and Gossip girl so this book was a great book for me.The author I think wrote a story that was interesting using public figures from the past but setting them in world of today's Hollywood where people are famous for being seen with the right people or for just being rich.In a lot of ways I don't think times have changed
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Jan 07, 2012
Erica
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It was an interesting take on Anne B's life and what it would have been like if it had occurred in the present time. I found it hard to empathize with any of the characters because they all seemed a bit vapid. I also found no redeeming qualities in Henry and couldn't understand why these beautiful women are flocking to this jerk. I did find the story interesting though and would recommend the read.
Jan 12, 2012
Heather
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I did not enjoy this book as much as I had hoped to. I was excited about reading a modern day setting for the life of Anne Boleyn. I didn't feel that any of the characters were likable enough for me to have a vested interest in the outcome of the book. This is probably why it took me longer than I expected to finish it. Of course, there is no suspense about the ending given the fact that this is about Henry and Anne, so I'm not sure how much that matters. What should have been a quick read wa
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Nov 20, 2011
Lauren
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A dishy modern take on the story of Anne Boleyn and her time in Henry VIII's court, this Anne lives in LA and is being pursued by media mogul Henry Tudor. It's a high stakes game and Anne has enemies in every corner - can she keep the interest of the powerful and fickle man she loves? Or will she lose everything? History buffs and chick lit fans will love this fun read - I know I did!
Jan 01, 2012
Msw
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I greatly enjoyed this book. I found the characters likeable and well developed. There were sections when the pacing became a bit slow however the character development helped move the pacing along. Having read many historical fiction novels written about the marriage of Henry VIII and Anne I thought the modern version was a really fun read. I won this book from Goodreads, thankyou!
Feb 03, 2012
Addictive
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I really don't like reading a book I know the ending to. I was hoping for a different ending, but it is Hollywood and nothing ever lasts there. The ending left you with a cliffhanger, one that the historic Henry and Anne never had. In the end, I enjoyed reading yet another version of Anne's story, but wish I could know first hand what really happened back then.
Jan 16, 2012
Heather
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My memory for my British history is severely lacking, so this was a new story for me:)
Anne of Hollywood is billed as a retelling of the Tudor history in modern day Hollywood. I wonder too if there may also be some ties to Jackie Collins, but having not read any of her novels - I can't say definitively.
I would bill this novel as a beach read - entertaining enough to keep with it, but not engaging enough to make you think and ponder when the reading is done.
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Anne of Hollywood is billed as a retelling of the Tudor history in modern day Hollywood. I wonder too if there may also be some ties to Jackie Collins, but having not read any of her novels - I can't say definitively.
I would bill this novel as a beach read - entertaining enough to keep with it, but not engaging enough to make you think and ponder when the reading is done.
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Dec 31, 2011
Shelly
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When I first started reading this book I sort of figured I would not enjoy it. Certain adult situations could have been worded more tactfully. I would be a tad embarrassed to lend this to my mom because of certain scenarios. However, the story drew me in and I enjoyed it. I am grateful a certain character got some backbone at the end of the story.
Per FTC guidelines I must disclose that I received this book for free through Goodreads First Reads.
Per FTC guidelines I must disclose that I received this book for free through Goodreads First Reads.
Jan 02, 2012
Nicole
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I really enjoyed this ARC, way more than I thought I would. Loved the contemporary world and the way the characters really shined.
Jan 18, 2012
Goodreads First Read winner.
I loved The Other Boleyn girl so I am really, really looking forward to this one!
I loved The Other Boleyn girl so I am really, really looking forward to this one!
Feb 10, 2012
Kara
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I was really loving this book and ready to rave about it and go on and on and on about how amazing and well done the concept was (although it’s going to get horribly copied soon, I can tell) and how it made so many very brilliant points about both the 16th and 21st centuries, and how perfectly each character was modernized... And then the ending happened and it all was just so Lifetime that it all just fell flat for me.
Jan 27, 2012
Assia
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I just started reading it today. I wasn't going to read it because it didn't seem like my sort of book.
And it said it was like Chasing Harry Winston, and I hated that book.
But it's better than I thought it would be.
I won this through the Goodreads first reads.
Maybe it's just me but it got a little old around the middle and I couldn't continue reading it.
And it said it was like Chasing Harry Winston, and I hated that book.
But it's better than I thought it would be.
I won this through the Goodreads first reads.
Maybe it's just me but it got a little old around the middle and I couldn't continue reading it.
Feb 07, 2012
Jeannie
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I loved this book. I am a fan of anything 'Anne Boleyn' and grew up in the shadows of Hollywood. Everything in the book runs true.
Jan 31, 2012
Michele
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Wow this book lets you take a look behind the scenes of Hollywood. I found it to be very interestion and a good story too!
Jan 31, 2012
Beth
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I was disappointed by this book, I wanted to like it but did not. I felt the characters were unlikable and unnecessarily crude.
Feb 22, 2012
