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lordnikon's review against another edition
4.0
Another stirring volume in this series. Can't wait for book 3.
rayaan_'s review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
helenephoebe's review against another edition
4.0
Review - I liked this one a bit less than the previous one [b:Stormbird|17830079|Stormbird (Wars of the Roses, #1)|Conn Iggulden|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1385271736s/17830079.jpg|24944890], as I felt that at points there were too many characters, and they didn't always seem to have a purpose. I also felt that there wasn't enough description in places (during the Battle of Blore Heath), and too much in others (the First Battle of St Albans).
Genre? - Historical
Characters? - Margaret of Anjou / Derry Brewer / Henry VI / Richard Plantagenet Duke of York / Cecily Neville Duchess of York / Edward IV / Richard Neville Earl of Warwick / Richard Neville Earl of Salisbury / Duke of Somerset / Prince Edward of Lancaster
Setting? - Kenilworth & Westminster (England) and Ludlow (Wales)
Series? - Wars of the Roses #2
Recommend? – Yes
Rating - 16/20
Genre? - Historical
Characters? - Margaret of Anjou / Derry Brewer / Henry VI / Richard Plantagenet Duke of York / Cecily Neville Duchess of York / Edward IV / Richard Neville Earl of Warwick / Richard Neville Earl of Salisbury / Duke of Somerset / Prince Edward of Lancaster
Setting? - Kenilworth & Westminster (England) and Ludlow (Wales)
Series? - Wars of the Roses #2
Recommend? – Yes
Rating - 16/20
cathiestrover's review against another edition
3.0
Liked this better than Stormbird although Iggulden does like to retell a battle in glorious, extensive and gory detail. I enjoyed the focus of this book on Margaret of Anjou (on the premise that calling her a 'she -wolf' at the time might simply be seen these days as a mother looking out for her own.)Also enjoyed the rise of the Warwick family - looking forward to the next part now.
simonmee's review against another edition
4.0
This is a fantasy book about a land that happens to be called England set during a period that happens to be called the Wars of the Roses. It was amusing to read he had an escape attempt fail because it would otherwise enter "history". Despite those caveats, it is an enjoyable read, lively and well paced considering the timeframes covered. Would read more by this author.
imogen_rowena's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
lisamariepe's review
1.0
Sorry, found this one boring after enjoying its predecessor enough. Maybe I'll try again another time. Too many battles perhaps.
aliilman's review against another edition
5.0
Trinity, the second volume of the Wars of the Roses series by Conn Iggulden.
I read Trinity almost 2 years ago, and I remember finding certain parts to be of confusion, mainly because I didn’t read Stormbird beforehand. I appreciate and understand the storyline much more this time round.
Stormbird was brilliant, but Trinity...is even better. Conn Iggulden’s narrates the story like he was present during the Wars of the Roses.
In Trinity, Richard of York is made the Lord Protector of England as King Henry VI enters stupor. York and his supporters continue to increase their influence in controlling England, which draws the ire of Queen Margaret.
The battle sequences in Trinity are indescribable. The build-ups, the battles themselves and the aftermaths from the eyes of the Queen’s armies and York’s armies are by far my favourite pieces of literature.
I read Trinity almost 2 years ago, and I remember finding certain parts to be of confusion, mainly because I didn’t read Stormbird beforehand. I appreciate and understand the storyline much more this time round.
Stormbird was brilliant, but Trinity...is even better. Conn Iggulden’s narrates the story like he was present during the Wars of the Roses.
In Trinity, Richard of York is made the Lord Protector of England as King Henry VI enters stupor. York and his supporters continue to increase their influence in controlling England, which draws the ire of Queen Margaret.
The battle sequences in Trinity are indescribable. The build-ups, the battles themselves and the aftermaths from the eyes of the Queen’s armies and York’s armies are by far my favourite pieces of literature.