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amwill35's review
dark
sad
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Incest, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Abortion, Murder, and Classism
_myliteraryobsession's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The Other Boleyn Girl is popular for a reason as it is one of Philippa Gregory's best written works.
After having read this novel I subsequently gained an interest in the life of Mary Boleyn, often overshadowed in history by her famous sister, Anne.
The characters are so intricately described with Mary a delicate and often misunderstood young woman, dominated and bossed about by her temperamental and selfish sister, Anne.
The Other Boleyn Girl was such a good read, that the movie actually spoils all of Phillippa's hard work. The characters are far more fascinating on paper.
Anne Boleyn's character is surprisingly hateful, as is King Henry VIII's womanising ways. The element of George Boleyn's homosexuality also brings intrigue and liveliness to the overall plot.
All in all, a fantastic read. The best Tudor novel so far, at least in my opinion.
After having read this novel I subsequently gained an interest in the life of Mary Boleyn, often overshadowed in history by her famous sister, Anne.
The characters are so intricately described with Mary a delicate and often misunderstood young woman, dominated and bossed about by her temperamental and selfish sister, Anne.
The Other Boleyn Girl was such a good read, that the movie actually spoils all of Phillippa's hard work. The characters are far more fascinating on paper.
Anne Boleyn's character is surprisingly hateful, as is King Henry VIII's womanising ways. The element of George Boleyn's homosexuality also brings intrigue and liveliness to the overall plot.
All in all, a fantastic read. The best Tudor novel so far, at least in my opinion.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Torture, and Murder
day_reader's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism
Minor: Homophobia and Murder
blake_bitch's review
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Sexism, and Sexual content
Moderate: Religious bigotry and Murder
Minor: Incest, Sexual violence, and Terminal illness
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