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Hmmm. I was not a huge fan.
While there were elements of the historical events that definitely kept my interest, I was constantly aware of the mental comparison I was making between other Tudor period novels I have loved, and how this one could not compete. The language in this book was a lot more simplistic and lacked the poetry and imagery that Mantel and Sansom have. As to the story itself, there was definitely parts that I found interesting, but ... I was left aware that there was a lot of sp ...more
While there were elements of the historical events that definitely kept my interest, I was constantly aware of the mental comparison I was making between other Tudor period novels I have loved, and how this one could not compete. The language in this book was a lot more simplistic and lacked the poetry and imagery that Mantel and Sansom have. As to the story itself, there was definitely parts that I found interesting, but ... I was left aware that there was a lot of sp ...more
Jan 24, 2018
Candace
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4.5 stars - really enjoyed this book! I prefer this book over Anne Boleyn’s in the Tudor Queen series and cannot wait for Jane Seymour’s book out May 2018.
Ok, easy read.
Apr 01, 2016
Jo
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Jul 03, 2016
Patty Killion
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Jun 15, 2017
Amanda Lavelle
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Keyona
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Feb 13, 2018
VMB
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Feb 14, 2018
Lori Clark
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Jan 01, 2019
Lesley
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C. Jellie
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