Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel

Wolf Hall

Thomas Cromwell #1

Hilary Mantel

640 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction historical literary challenging dark tense slow-paced
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WINNER OF THE 2009 MAN BOOKER PRIZEWINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD FOR FICTIONA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe first novel in Hilary Mantel's magnificent trilogy about Thomas Cromwell and Henry VIII, in a gorgeous new edition to cel...

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Moods

challenging 68%
informative 59%
dark 44%
reflective 39%
tense 34%
emotional 18%
funny 14%
mysterious 13%
adventurous 12%
sad 8%
inspiring 2%
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: 52% | No: 29% | Yes: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.88

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