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3.74 AVERAGE
3.74 AVERAGE
I enjoyed this book a lot. I liked that the story was told by three women in the middle of the scandal close to Henry's end of life. While I've always been interested in Henry VIII and his weirdness, and knew a lot about it, I didn't know a lot about Katherine Howard. Perhaps because their marriage was so short. This was an interesting insight into the scandal of the court, the plotting, the treason, the mental illness of Henry and the fall of the 5th Wife.
This book in the series was well written and fast paced. A lot of the books are very long and detailed and take awhile for me to read. But I zipped through this one in just a few days.
This book in the series was well written and fast paced. A lot of the books are very long and detailed and take awhile for me to read. But I zipped through this one in just a few days.
Fantastic book, not quite as good as The Other Boleyn Girl but still a brilliant read. Have become hooked on Philippa Gregory's books.
informative
mysterious
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
This book was not as good as The Other Boleyn Girl. It seemed to drag at the end, going back and forth between the three women: Anne of Cleves, Jane Boleyn and Katherine Howard. Although I loved finding out what happened to King Henry‰ЫЄs next wives, the novel itself fell short for me.
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
I loved this one too. There was a little more trash sex scenes than I back-to-back I loved continuing to learn about this part of history. I am glad I had a big break between books though because I don't think I would have enjoyed it as much if I had read them back-to-back.
I really like the style that Philippa Gregory writes. Although it is definitely a fictionalized account of historical events it is easily believable.
As this is written from several points of view it is very interesting to see the opinions of each character about the others. Although this easily follows from The Other Boleyn Girl the style is different enough to keep from feeling like you are getting lost in a series.
As this is written from several points of view it is very interesting to see the opinions of each character about the others. Although this easily follows from The Other Boleyn Girl the style is different enough to keep from feeling like you are getting lost in a series.
dark
emotional
sad
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:
No
As Philippa Gregory books went, it was engrossing and I enjoyed the perspective of Anne of Cleves, as well as the contributions of Jane Boleyn. Her portrayal of Katherine Howard made me face palm regularly - was the girl really that much of an idiot? Selfish, naive, self-centered, and greedy, not to mention surprisingly sexual in an era when a noble girl's virginity was the jewel in her crown? If so, then her downfall was guaranteed.
Nevertheless, I enjoyed the read.
Nevertheless, I enjoyed the read.