The Autobiography of Henry VIII: With Notes by His Fool, Will Somers by Margaret George

The Autobiography of Henry VIII: With Notes by His Fool, Will Somers

Margaret George

939 pages first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction historical informative slow-paced
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This is the story of England's most famous, and notorious, king.Henry was a charismatic, ardent - and brash - young lover who married six times; a scholar with a deep love of poetry and music; an energetic hunter who loved the outdoors; a monarch ...

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Moods

informative 80%
emotional 40%
challenging 33%
reflective 33%
sad 26%
adventurous 13%
dark 13%
funny 6%
tense 6%

Pace

slow 68%
medium 31%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 28% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

4.16

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