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elliottm3's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
chocolate3cake's review against another edition
4.0
Why did this take me almost a month to finish.
This was SO much better than the first book, maybe because this book is full of proper battles and events that were written and described really well. Also, a goddamned cliffhanger.
This was SO much better than the first book, maybe because this book is full of proper battles and events that were written and described really well. Also, a goddamned cliffhanger.
covertocovergirl's review against another edition
5.0
The stage is set... again Iggulden's performance is brilliant... full of epic battle scenes, complex characters, rich historical detail and drama.
Such stunningly brutal vivid imagery... so well written, Iggulden's ability to use words.. perfection! He gives you a clear perception of how precarious life was for everyone irregardless of being highborn or lowborn. Can't say enough good things about this author and this particular series.
An action packed historical merry go round thriller made even better because so much of it is factual. So many twists and turns... a real life game of chess played with such cunning that the only outcome for the players literally was life or death! Iggulden's is a gifted story teller!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ of 5
Such stunningly brutal vivid imagery... so well written, Iggulden's ability to use words.. perfection! He gives you a clear perception of how precarious life was for everyone irregardless of being highborn or lowborn. Can't say enough good things about this author and this particular series.
An action packed historical merry go round thriller made even better because so much of it is factual. So many twists and turns... a real life game of chess played with such cunning that the only outcome for the players literally was life or death! Iggulden's is a gifted story teller!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ of 5
craftmomma55's review against another edition
5.0
good book. I've been interested in the Wars of the Roses since high school days---a good 40 years ago. Conn Iggulden's books have straightened out the story for me so much! its a ver convoluted genealogy and reasons for what happened. It makes more sense to me now than ever. Can't wait to get on to the next book in the series.
kasbeth's review against another edition
5.0
Awesome continuation of the story with the kings health fluctuating we see war with brutal detail as it moves back and forth
maud's review against another edition
3.0
3.5
I liked the first book better. The battle of London was much more epic than the battle of St. Albans, although it was quite similar, and I didn't like Margaret as much in this one. But it was still likable!
I liked the first book better. The battle of London was much more epic than the battle of St. Albans, although it was quite similar, and I didn't like Margaret as much in this one. But it was still likable!
lordnikon's review against another edition
4.0
Another stirring volume in this series. Can't wait for book 3.
lizflynn's review against another edition
4.0
I am IN. TO. THIS. SERIES. Margaret has a badass moment at the end, but Idunno I thought she’d have more of a major part in this book since it was named for her?? I understand though, the Middle Ages in England was patriarchy-central, and most historically remembered events (ie awful battles, recorded political maneuverings, etc) were carried out by men and their BELOVED sons. I appreciate this series because yes, it still includes the misogyny that is intertwined with the historical events it’s discussing, but there’s not added overt misogyny from the author. It’s refreshing to read a historical fiction that does that.
girlwithherheadinabook's review against another edition
2.0
Conn Iggulden has made a name for himself not only through The Dangerous Book For Boys but also as the author of historical battle epics such as Emperor and Conqueror. Trinity is the second instalment in his latest War of the Roses series which takes us back to the origins of the conflict that tore down the Plantagenet dynasty for good. Richard's defeat at Bosworth is well-known and even Edward IV's climb to power is fairly well understood (particularly for those of us who hail from the North) but the original power struggles at the heart of Henry VI's court have received very little coverage in fiction. Iggulden therefore has the chance to make his mark therefore in this relatively untrodden period of history but somehow the result falls slightly flat.