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4.23 AVERAGE
4.23 AVERAGE
Imagine reading 600+ pages in a day. Page turner, is the word!
Već zvučim poput papagaja ali Sansom me je tako razmazio sa svojim djelima da uvijek iznova, s nestrpljenjem, čekam sljedeću.
Interesting how an examination of religious fervor, political intrigue, and madness in Tudor England can speak to the turmoil of the present day
I have really enjoyed every book that I've read so far in this series. Sansom does a really good job of portraying Tudor London, and especially the fear that so many people felt [b:after Henry|7830|After Henry|Joan Didion|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1165644411s/7830.jpg|4297] VIII's split from Rome and all of the executions (wives, conspirators, Catholics, Protestants...). I also really like the main character very much. I recommend to anyone who enjoys history, detective fiction, historical fiction!
I think this book is my favourite so far out of the series. Based more around the religious fanaticism that emerged in the age of confessionalism, this murder mystery explored more of the popular culture than the institutions in Tudor England. Of course, it had an element of politics in it with the case being linked to Henry’s attempts to woo Catherine Parr, but I liked how this wasn’t the prominent storyline.
I really enjoyed the biblical references made in the book and it brought out the issues surrounding the way people experienced religion. Shardlake was dealing with ordinary people and the way they interacted in society. The way Sansom used the different characters to explore issues like poverty, the welfare system and much tension surrounding the religious climate gave voices to a larger amount of people with much clarity.
The book also explores mental health which was so interesting to see in the context of the Tudor period. The way Sansom explores such issues really makes the Tudor society that much more imaginable and allows for a more immersive experience. The book was dark, but it was also enlightening and I think it is aptly titled, given how much it revealed about the world Sansom has created in this series.
I really enjoyed the biblical references made in the book and it brought out the issues surrounding the way people experienced religion. Shardlake was dealing with ordinary people and the way they interacted in society. The way Sansom used the different characters to explore issues like poverty, the welfare system and much tension surrounding the religious climate gave voices to a larger amount of people with much clarity.
The book also explores mental health which was so interesting to see in the context of the Tudor period. The way Sansom explores such issues really makes the Tudor society that much more imaginable and allows for a more immersive experience. The book was dark, but it was also enlightening and I think it is aptly titled, given how much it revealed about the world Sansom has created in this series.
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I love C J Samsome’s books and this is no exception. I love how he weaves together mystery, religion and history to create a rich depiction of Tudor life
The context for this book is Henry VIII wanting to marry Catherine Parr and religious turbulence caused by a backlash against reformers from the religious conservatives.
Despite the strong Tudor context there are lots of themes that are relevant today such as extremism, conflicting truth claims and mental health.
I also enjoyed looking up the historical details in the book such as Bedlam or Bethlem hospital, Bishop Bonner and Charterhouse London.
The context for this book is Henry VIII wanting to marry Catherine Parr and religious turbulence caused by a backlash against reformers from the religious conservatives.
Despite the strong Tudor context there are lots of themes that are relevant today such as extremism, conflicting truth claims and mental health.
I also enjoyed looking up the historical details in the book such as Bedlam or Bethlem hospital, Bishop Bonner and Charterhouse London.
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
A well written mystery. Very interesting details on Tudor era thoughts on and care of people with mental issues and on serial killers. Kind of grim but well plotted and paced with familiar characters.