valsometimesreads 's review for:

The Other Boleyn Girl [Abridged] by Philippa Gregory

3.25

dark reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Don’t typically dabble in a ton of historical fiction but I thought this one was engaging! Obviously some historical inaccuracies but they didn’t bother me a ton, I think certain details that were changed/chosen reinforced the themes the author was trying to emphasize