Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel

672 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction historical literary challenging dark tense slow-paced
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England, the 1520s. Henry VIII is on the throne, but has no heir. Cardinal Wolsey is his chief advisor, charged with securing the divorce the pope refuses to grant. Into this atmosphere of distrust and need comes Thomas Cromwell, first as Wolsey's...

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Moods

challenging 68%
informative 59%
dark 44%
reflective 38%
tense 34%
emotional 18%
funny 14%
adventurous 12%
mysterious 12%
sad 8%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 76%
medium 22%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 43% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | No: 29% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.88

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