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pacificblossoms's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
bristoni74's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this series and I loved this final book in the series (although I give it 4.5 stars really because the ending did feel rushed). I loved that Warwick the "Kingmaker" was depicted sympathetically and also enjoyed the fact that Richard wasn't a one dimensional villain (although I don't think he was Saint either like Richardians do and I think he had the motive and was responsible for killing his nephews). I think Richard was loyal and loved his brother but he was also a Plantagenet and the opportunity to have ultimate power changed his loyalties and actions. A 5th book would have enabled a more detailed look at Richard's 2 year reign and the women involved, such as Henry Tudor's mother (Margaret Beautfort) and eventually his wife (Elizabeth of York) which united the white and red rose. But the writing is excellent and I can't wait to read this author's next series.
nening's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
ariel_bloomer's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This series really relies on the reader being a bit of a Wars of the Roses nerd to begin with to know the players, otherwise it would be impossible to keep straight. It’s difficult even when you *do* know the players and the events.
wordsoftheroses's review against another edition
5.0
4.5*
What a great end to a fantastic series. I was a little disappointed that Richard III was cast to a cruel light but I suppose there is two sides to every story.
What a great end to a fantastic series. I was a little disappointed that Richard III was cast to a cruel light but I suppose there is two sides to every story.
roos88's review against another edition
3.0
A bit disappointed. Not bad but it could have been better
rachachase1702's review against another edition
4.0
I'd like to thank this series for teaching me the reason why "Richard Of York Gave Battle In Vain".
joabroda's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
tense
fast-paced
3.5
I began this series in the beginning of October. What? I just realized that I read the entire series in 17 days! I never intended to gobble it up that fast, but I had all 4 books sitting here and I just could not stop myself.
This last chapter in The War of Roses covers the final years of the York's trying to keep hold of the crown and Margaret of Anjou trying to restore the Lancaster's. All the while the Tudor's lurk in the background. Some of the worst battles for the crown are included here, and the author writes them well.
Many readers were disappointed in the author's ending. He condenses the rise of Tudor in the last 100 pages. For me, that was fine. This was not about the Tudors. It was about the Yorks and Lancasterss and the ending satisfied me. I think it leaves the door open for Conn Iggulden to write "The Reign of The Tudors"-you hearing me Mr. Iggulden?
This last chapter in The War of Roses covers the final years of the York's trying to keep hold of the crown and Margaret of Anjou trying to restore the Lancaster's. All the while the Tudor's lurk in the background. Some of the worst battles for the crown are included here, and the author writes them well.
Many readers were disappointed in the author's ending. He condenses the rise of Tudor in the last 100 pages. For me, that was fine. This was not about the Tudors. It was about the Yorks and Lancasterss and the ending satisfied me. I think it leaves the door open for Conn Iggulden to write "The Reign of The Tudors"-you hearing me Mr. Iggulden?
wordsoftheroses's review against another edition
5.0
4.5*
What a great end to a fantastic series. I was a little disappointed that Richard III was cast to a cruel light but I suppose there is two sides to every story.
What a great end to a fantastic series. I was a little disappointed that Richard III was cast to a cruel light but I suppose there is two sides to every story.