Questions About Bring Up the Bodies (Thomas Cromwell, #2)

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Does anyone else find Bring Up the Bodies relevant to 21st C politics?

MaryAnn Mouritz I have to agree with you, Gaynor, politics seems to be the same today. Full of back-stabbing and underhand control of people. The main character in th…moreI have to agree with you, Gaynor, politics seems to be the same today. Full of back-stabbing and underhand control of people. The main character in this book is a very subtle character, however, and it is a bit of a curiosity to see what makes him tick, which kept me reading, all the way through. Towards the end, Cromwell began to appear more human, showing some of the 'chinks' in his armour! I found the book, in 'first person' related to the king's secretary/chamberlain very entertaining, and an interesting study of a largely inscrutable personality. Good on you, Hilary Mantel. Beautifully crafted and a great read!(less)

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Has the third book been published ?

Mark The book was published last week.

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Do you need to read Wolf Hall first???

ROB Yes it would help since the main story/events related in chronological order

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Can I read Bring Up the Bodies without reading wolf hall first?

Katya It's not ideal, but my friend managed it. He picked this book up without even knowing Wolf Hall existed, and enjoyed it anyway.…moreIt's not ideal, but my friend managed it. He picked this book up without even knowing Wolf Hall existed, and enjoyed it anyway.(less)

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Why didn’t Cromwell go after Wyatt?