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3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
8/10 Stars. Great book on Margaret De La Pole, cousin to Henry VIII. She was a true noblewoman and unfailingly loyal to Katharine of Aragon and Princess Mary. Unfortunately Henry's descent into madness led to her unjust execution in 1541. All in all, the Cousin's War series is an excellent read.
dark
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Review - I was actually pleasantly surprised by this one of Gregory's books. Sometimes she really hits the mark, and sometimes she completely misses. I particularly loved the first half of this book, where Margaret Pole and Elizabeth of York are together, and then the early part with Katherine of Aragon. I thought it was very clever for Gregory to explore what motivated Margaret, and how much the execution of her father and brother might have had on her opinions and later actions. This version of events seems plausible, though we won't ever know the truth from 500 years ago.
Genre? - Historical / Drama
Characters? - Margaret Pole / Henry VIII / Katherine of Aragon / Jane Seymour / Mary I / Edward Earl of Warwick / Henry VII / Elizabeth of York / Anne Boleyn / Margaret Beaufort / Geoffrey Pole / Arthur Pole / Henry Pole Lord Montague / Richard Pole / Ursula Pole / Edward Stafford Duke of Buckingham / Thomas More / Thomas Cromwell / Thomas Wolsey
Setting? - London & Bisham (England)
Series? - Plantagenet and Tudor Novels #7
Recommend? – Yes
Rating - 17/20
For full review see my blog https://bookbloggerish.wordpress.com/2018/10/02/the-kings-curse-by-philippa-gregory/
For discussion questions see my blog https://bookbloggerish.wordpress.com/2019/03/11/discussion-questions-the-kings-curse-by-philippa-gregory/
Genre? - Historical / Drama
Characters? - Margaret Pole / Henry VIII / Katherine of Aragon / Jane Seymour / Mary I / Edward Earl of Warwick / Henry VII / Elizabeth of York / Anne Boleyn / Margaret Beaufort / Geoffrey Pole / Arthur Pole / Henry Pole Lord Montague / Richard Pole / Ursula Pole / Edward Stafford Duke of Buckingham / Thomas More / Thomas Cromwell / Thomas Wolsey
Setting? - London & Bisham (England)
Series? - Plantagenet and Tudor Novels #7
Recommend? – Yes
Rating - 17/20
For full review see my blog https://bookbloggerish.wordpress.com/2018/10/02/the-kings-curse-by-philippa-gregory/
For discussion questions see my blog https://bookbloggerish.wordpress.com/2019/03/11/discussion-questions-the-kings-curse-by-philippa-gregory/
informative
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I would like to explain my high rating for this book. I thought "The White Queen", "The Lady of the Rivers" and "The White Princess" (other books in the Cousins' War series) were better written books with more interesting protagonists. However, I found this book provided me with a new level and depth of understanding into Henry VIII's reign and the brutality with which he governed his people.
I have done a good deal of research on Henry although primarily on the earlier part of his reign and have never really understand why he was depicted as tyrant. Henry's changing personality as seen through the eyes of Margaret Pole in this narrative was truly fascinating.
To any one interested in the Tudors I would urge you to read Gregory's Author's Note at the end of the novel which are both poignant and fascinating.
I have done a good deal of research on Henry although primarily on the earlier part of his reign and have never really understand why he was depicted as tyrant. Henry's changing personality as seen through the eyes of Margaret Pole in this narrative was truly fascinating.
To any one interested in the Tudors I would urge you to read Gregory's Author's Note at the end of the novel which are both poignant and fascinating.
medium-paced
Philippa Gregory never disappoints. I worried I’d lose interest as it was almost 600 pages but I was completely engaged. I got to visit the Tower this last summer and it gave me a whole new appreciation for British history.
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
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
dark
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes