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A review by susannah_knox
Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
My only complaint about this book is that the author constantly failed to identify the speaker, it was always "he said" and I often had no idea who "he" was. Other than that this book was perfect. Once I settled into permanent confusion about who was saying what, I enjoyed the vivid interiority and history. Not sure how I have the authority to say that a novel about 16th century England is "realistic," but it does feel that way.
Moderate: Child death