A review by lrb0135
The Lady of the Rivers by Philippa Gregory

informative medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

From a literary standpoint, The Lady of the Rivers was okay. The wheel of fortune through-line was clever, although we're beaten over the head with it. But I have to judge the book on its own merits-- the point is to recount history in an interesting way. I certainly had fun gobbling this book up and learning about post-medieval historical figures as book characters. I highly recommend this for anyone looking to do some light reading while also learning at the same time. I look forward to picking up another one of the author's books when I'm ready for another summer read.