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4.02 AVERAGE
4.02 AVERAGE
Simply amazing! Conn Igguladen once more showed his exceptional writing and gave us a great piece of literature.
To be honest at the beginning when I started this series I wasn't convinced to the author and his style. The previous books were really good, I can't say otherwise, however in my opinion too much attention was paid to fictional character and action was slow. This referrals mainly to the first book and I was pleasantly surprised while reading "Bloodline" because this issues were no more problems.
Book starts just after the events that took place in Trinity and since the beginning we see an enormous change in the narration. Not the style and anything technical but it is fair to say the we lost many main characters in to previous parts of the series and in Bloodline it is clearly visible. Author focuses on Yorkists camp while Lancastrians take a backseat (mainly due to many deaths and lack of power). New characters are presented as well as the old ones and thanks to it I personally find it easy to completely forget that I am reading and pay know attention to my surrounding.
Another exceptional thing is also connected to the characters. Igguladen doesn't make them black and white. All of them all complicated and it is difficult (at least for me) to make up my mind about them and not change my opinion.
I musy admit that I am no expert when it comes to battles and militaries but I think that the book shows them quite good. Maybe not in many details but the most important parts and (what I consider to be a great advantage) shows them from different points of view. Battles are not glorified (ad least not really much), we can see how simple soldiers and peasants were affected by them however I thing that this thread could have been developed more.
I will for sure read the next part, clearly.
To be honest at the beginning when I started this series I wasn't convinced to the author and his style. The previous books were really good, I can't say otherwise, however in my opinion too much attention was paid to fictional character and action was slow. This referrals mainly to the first book and I was pleasantly surprised while reading "Bloodline" because this issues were no more problems.
Book starts just after the events that took place in Trinity and since the beginning we see an enormous change in the narration. Not the style and anything technical but it is fair to say the we lost many main characters in to previous parts of the series and in Bloodline it is clearly visible. Author focuses on Yorkists camp while Lancastrians take a backseat (mainly due to many deaths and lack of power). New characters are presented as well as the old ones and thanks to it I personally find it easy to completely forget that I am reading and pay know attention to my surrounding.
Another exceptional thing is also connected to the characters. Igguladen doesn't make them black and white. All of them all complicated and it is difficult (at least for me) to make up my mind about them and not change my opinion.
I musy admit that I am no expert when it comes to battles and militaries but I think that the book shows them quite good. Maybe not in many details but the most important parts and (what I consider to be a great advantage) shows them from different points of view. Battles are not glorified (ad least not really much), we can see how simple soldiers and peasants were affected by them however I thing that this thread could have been developed more.
I will for sure read the next part, clearly.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
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:
Complicated
Even knowing the outcomes of this period of time, this novel is so engaging and well-written that I wanted to keep reading just wondering if things might have turned out differently! The first part deals with the Battle of Towton between the Lancastrian army led by Margaret of Anjou and the Yorkist army led by Edward and Richard Neville. I found this the weakest part of the novel (hence not quite 5 stars for me). But I really enjoyed the 2nd part of the novel with Edward IV, his wife (commoner) Elizabeth Woodville, her extended family and the Neville's.
I did feel sympathy for Richard Neville (the Kingmaker) as his friendship with Edward deteriorated, and his family also suffers with titles stripped from them. I can understand why such a loyal man felt he had been betrayed by Edward (and the Woodville's). I look forward to reading the final installment.
I did feel sympathy for Richard Neville (the Kingmaker) as his friendship with Edward deteriorated, and his family also suffers with titles stripped from them. I can understand why such a loyal man felt he had been betrayed by Edward (and the Woodville's). I look forward to reading the final installment.
adventurous
challenging
informative
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Really loved this one. It was action packed, engaging and a page turner. I couldn’t put the book down. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I'm honestly running out of things to say in these reviews!!
In the previous two books I loved the...:
- Fast-paced plot
- Realistic characterisation
- Historical accuracy
- Vivid description
There's really nothing else I have to add. I loved it. I can't wait to read Ravenspur!
In the previous two books I loved the...:
- Fast-paced plot
- Realistic characterisation
- Historical accuracy
- Vivid description
There's really nothing else I have to add. I loved it. I can't wait to read Ravenspur!
adventurous
informative
fast-paced
It appears I am officially a Conn Iggulden fan-girl. I just cannot stop reading his books.
This is the third installment in The War of The Roses series, and it was excellent reading. We are at the point in the story where the Lancaster fraction has added a towering inferno to the story by beheading Richard, Duke of York and The Earl of Salisbury . Both men have sons who become "unleashed" as Iggulden puts it. Although the true King Henry is still alive, locked in the Tower of London, the younger York, Edward, declares himself King and builds an army to drive the Lancaster's from England. Edward then secretly marries Elizabeth Woodville, who has her own agenda for the kingdom.
Another great book by this author.
This is the third installment in The War of The Roses series, and it was excellent reading. We are at the point in the story where the Lancaster fraction has added a towering inferno to the story by beheading Richard, Duke of York and The Earl of Salisbury . Both men have sons who become "unleashed" as Iggulden puts it. Although the true King Henry is still alive, locked in the Tower of London, the younger York, Edward, declares himself King and builds an army to drive the Lancaster's from England. Edward then secretly marries Elizabeth Woodville, who has her own agenda for the kingdom.
Another great book by this author.
This was a great payoff that was cooking for the past two books. While both [b:Stormbird|17830079|Stormbird (Wars of the Roses, #1)|Conn Iggulden|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1385271736s/17830079.jpg|24944890] & [b:Margaret of Anjou|22549626|Margaret of Anjou (War of the Roses, #2)|Conn Iggulden|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1429248731s/22549626.jpg|41908196] were good and I enjoyed them, Bloodline is no doubt what they were really building to.
I think Conn Iggulden really shines when he is writing dialogue. He spent the first two books building up these characters to the point where you're hanging on every word they say. I found myself sympathizing with characters on both sides of the conflict, which I really thought was something special and which requires talented writing.
Although the Wars won't be over until [b:Ravenspur: Rise of the Tudors|28820403|Ravenspur Rise of the Tudors (The Wars of the Roses, #4)|Conn Iggulden|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1460645293s/28820403.jpg|49038074], all of the characters and plot threads converged at this point for a riveting story dedicated solely to the rising action.
I think Conn Iggulden really shines when he is writing dialogue. He spent the first two books building up these characters to the point where you're hanging on every word they say. I found myself sympathizing with characters on both sides of the conflict, which I really thought was something special and which requires talented writing.
Although the Wars won't be over until [b:Ravenspur: Rise of the Tudors|28820403|Ravenspur Rise of the Tudors (The Wars of the Roses, #4)|Conn Iggulden|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1460645293s/28820403.jpg|49038074], all of the characters and plot threads converged at this point for a riveting story dedicated solely to the rising action.
I think I've had enough of the WofR for the moment. By the time I got to the last few chapters, I was quite ready for this book to be over, and I'm taking a break before the next one.
Having read other books about this period, I never thought I'd see the day that I sympathised with Warwick and George of Clarence, and yet...
But really, it got to the point that I just didn't like anyone in the book very much.
That being said, it's still a rollicking good yarn, and the audiobook is extremely well read and a pleasure to listen to. I just feel the need for a bit of a break. Something with aliens, maybe...
Having read other books about this period, I never thought I'd see the day that I sympathised with Warwick and George of Clarence, and yet...
But really, it got to the point that I just didn't like anyone in the book very much.
That being said, it's still a rollicking good yarn, and the audiobook is extremely well read and a pleasure to listen to. I just feel the need for a bit of a break. Something with aliens, maybe...