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The Other Boleyn Girl
by Philippa Gregory
I found this novel insanely addictive.
I've seen some reviews complain that it's not accurate - well, duh. It is historical fiction and like most historical fiction, especially those based on once living people, the author tends to take some liberties.
Again. Fiction.
Due to the holidays, I wasn't able to do as much reading when I first started it, but once I returned to my regular schedule I was able to fully devour it. And I did just that!
I knew a fair bit about the history to begin with, but this book definitely pushed me to seek out more of the generally accepted truths of the time. This is something that often happens to me with the historical fiction genre though. If I find out a book is based, even loosely, on a real person - I have to know more.
Mary as the narrator was an excellent choice, although at times I have to admit that I was wondering just what was going on in Anne's head (according to Ms. Gregory anyway!) as well as George, and even Henry.
Overall, I was really happy with this book. Especially since I picked it up for $.99 at Goodwill.
I've seen some reviews complain that it's not accurate - well, duh. It is historical fiction and like most historical fiction, especially those based on once living people, the author tends to take some liberties.
Again. Fiction.
Due to the holidays, I wasn't able to do as much reading when I first started it, but once I returned to my regular schedule I was able to fully devour it. And I did just that!
I knew a fair bit about the history to begin with, but this book definitely pushed me to seek out more of the generally accepted truths of the time. This is something that often happens to me with the historical fiction genre though. If I find out a book is based, even loosely, on a real person - I have to know more.
Mary as the narrator was an excellent choice, although at times I have to admit that I was wondering just what was going on in Anne's head (according to Ms. Gregory anyway!) as well as George, and even Henry.
Overall, I was really happy with this book. Especially since I picked it up for $.99 at Goodwill.