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markalkman's review against another edition
3.0
Rating: 3.5 stars
Read for the NEWT's - book 4/4
This was a very interesting book and I enjoyed the writing of Conn Iggulden. However, the storyline itself was a bit boring at times. I somehow expected there to be more battles, but almost every time there was a conflict, a raid or a battle, the author skipped the event itself and only mentioned the aftermath instead. About halfway through, the pace picked up and I stared enjoying it a bit more.
I liked the fact that he wrote this story from both perspectives. So you understand Derry and Suffolk and Margaret, trying to protect their king and to keep him on the throne. At the same time, you can definitely see why York and his allies wanted to get rid of such a weak man. Especially considering the time they lived in. It's hard to pick a side.
I have a feeling the actual wars of the roses are starting in book two, now that king Henry has been on his sickbed for a while and the Duke of York took over his duties as protector and defender of the realm. I'll probably read book two, but I don't know if it'll be in the near future... It took me more than a week to finish this, so I'm definitely not going to binge read this.
Read for the NEWT's - book 4/4
This was a very interesting book and I enjoyed the writing of Conn Iggulden. However, the storyline itself was a bit boring at times. I somehow expected there to be more battles, but almost every time there was a conflict, a raid or a battle, the author skipped the event itself and only mentioned the aftermath instead. About halfway through, the pace picked up and I stared enjoying it a bit more.
I liked the fact that he wrote this story from both perspectives. So you understand Derry and Suffolk and Margaret, trying to protect their king and to keep him on the throne. At the same time, you can definitely see why York and his allies wanted to get rid of such a weak man. Especially considering the time they lived in. It's hard to pick a side.
I have a feeling the actual wars of the roses are starting in book two, now that king Henry has been on his sickbed for a while and the Duke of York took over his duties as protector and defender of the realm. I'll probably read book two, but I don't know if it'll be in the near future... It took me more than a week to finish this, so I'm definitely not going to binge read this.
ewankennedy's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jr_ryb's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
sambam_42's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
zach1100's review against another edition
4.0
Great start to a new series by Iggulden. The characters of Derry Brewer and Margaret were the most fun to follow. Other characters fell flat, but I continue to love the way Iggulden weaves an interesting narrative with historical events and places.
smurf2416's review
3.0
Historical fiction is much like fantasy. Either really good or really bad. This book, for better or worse, is an exception. Right in the middle. I absolutely love Mr Iggulden's books and the way he writes. I really enjoyed Margaret of Anjou and the plot surrounding her. Derry Brewer was a welcome addition to the story. I did not know much about this time period so it was very fun to read and learn about it. My two problems were 1. The other plots were ho hum and 2. Battle scenes I find a little boring, and the battle scenes were long and descriptive in this book. I will probably move on in the series, but not in the very near future.
mgnschmtt08's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
amaris134's review against another edition
2.0
Found this one a bit arduous to get through. The inconsistencies in royal styles and titles used was a little frustrating. Margaret's chapters were most enjoyable.