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chelsayoder's review against another edition
3.0
As with all in this series I give it 5 stars for compelling story--I have problems putting her books down--however her lack of character depth just kills me! If she could add some complexity to them I'd totally rate these 5 stars.
I really do like how she has taken this series and within the same time frame presented the different stories and view points.
I really do like how she has taken this series and within the same time frame presented the different stories and view points.
astound's review against another edition
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
kellygoesgeocaching's review against another edition
3.0
Whilst this was not my favourite of Philippa Gregory's books, it was an intriguing one as it covers similar events to The White Queen, but from a different perspective. I found the female protagonist to be a bit too naive and, frankly, moronic for my liking but enjoyed the story nonetheless as it was easy to read and somewhat absorbing.
stephaniesteen73's review against another edition
3.0
I picked this book up at the library, having read an earlier work of this author and enjoyed it (The Other Boleyn Girl). Unfortunately, it was only when I was in the middle of the story that I realized that this was actually book #4 in a series. Oops! I don't think it mattered too much, however, as this is all historical fiction so it's not like there could be a major plot twist spoiler!
This book is set in the time of the War of the Roses (the struggle between the Houses of Lancaster and York just before the rise of the Tudors in England). As always when I read of this historical period, I am struck by just how dangerous it was to be part of the court - the number of executions and imprisonments for treason are downright startling - and how I really don't have any desire for power, myself. I would be happy as could be to live on my estate outside the realm of royalty.
I also am greatly saddened by how little power women held back then. This story traces the short but tumultuous life of Anne Neville, first a pawn of her father the kingmaker and then of her husband, the future, infamous Richard III through the ups and downs of the whims of royalty.
A good, solid read although historians may quibble about its accuracy (I doubt very much whether Elizabeth Woodville was nearly as diabolical as this book suggests). I think I'll catch up with the first three books of the Cousins' War at some point.
This book is set in the time of the War of the Roses (the struggle between the Houses of Lancaster and York just before the rise of the Tudors in England). As always when I read of this historical period, I am struck by just how dangerous it was to be part of the court - the number of executions and imprisonments for treason are downright startling - and how I really don't have any desire for power, myself. I would be happy as could be to live on my estate outside the realm of royalty.
I also am greatly saddened by how little power women held back then. This story traces the short but tumultuous life of Anne Neville, first a pawn of her father the kingmaker and then of her husband, the future, infamous Richard III through the ups and downs of the whims of royalty.
A good, solid read although historians may quibble about its accuracy (I doubt very much whether Elizabeth Woodville was nearly as diabolical as this book suggests). I think I'll catch up with the first three books of the Cousins' War at some point.
vinegarandglitter's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
whimsicalmeerkat's review against another edition
4.0
3.75 boys named Edward
Probably the most tragic of Gregory's books I have read. What a sad, terrible life this woman led.
Probably the most tragic of Gregory's books I have read. What a sad, terrible life this woman led.
smithrachaelynn's review against another edition
3.0
I wanted to like this more than I did. The story is really good and I loved learning more about the story. But Anne infuriated me. I felt really bad for her but at some point, she was so frustrating to read about.
bananas_books's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75