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3.21 AVERAGE
3.21 AVERAGE
Interesting overall but I have to agree with other reviewers complaints. Patchy editing and definative statements on the thoughts and feelings of historical personages are very jarring. On the other hand when Jones presents her sources then draws us into the speculation it's intruiging and enlightening.
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an okay book. it was very interesting but far from engaging. Jones went too far into the geneology of the figures for my taste. the beginning of each chapter was fascinating but by the end I was ready for the next one. I did not need the geneology of each child's wife's step-sister. still very interesting insights.
informative
fast-paced
Very interesting study of Henry VIII and his mistresses and bastards. Recommended for any fan of Tudor history.
Interesting overall but I have to agree with other reviewers complaints. Patchy editing and definative statements on the thoughts and feelings of historical personages are very jarring. On the other hand when Jones presents her sources then draws us into the speculation it's intruiging and enlightening.
informative
slow-paced
I picked up this book when I went out to the Barnes and Noble for the first time since August 2011. I don't regret buying this book at all and the fact that I got it on a sale made it even better.
I've been fascinated with Henry VIII's reign since 2002 when I was twelve years old. Over the years I've collected books (non fiction and fiction), DVDs, and anything related to the Tudor reign. But surprisingly I hadn't heard of some of the women and children in this book.
I liked how each section spotlighted a different woman. I wish the author would have went into more detail about the ladies, but she gives the basics on each woman and the start of her affair with Henry.
I did find some mistakes in the book. Small mistakes, but seriously listing Elizabeth I's death year as 1605? Really editors, you didn't catch that?
All in all I give the book four stars! Good, but could have been better.
I've been fascinated with Henry VIII's reign since 2002 when I was twelve years old. Over the years I've collected books (non fiction and fiction), DVDs, and anything related to the Tudor reign. But surprisingly I hadn't heard of some of the women and children in this book.
I liked how each section spotlighted a different woman. I wish the author would have went into more detail about the ladies, but she gives the basics on each woman and the start of her affair with Henry.
I did find some mistakes in the book. Small mistakes, but seriously listing Elizabeth I's death year as 1605? Really editors, you didn't catch that?
All in all I give the book four stars! Good, but could have been better.