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A review by danacordelia
Fallen Skies by Philippa Gregory
5.0
I hadn't expected to enjoy Fallen Skies as much as I did. I still maintain that "The Other Boleyn Girl" is her best book, but this is way up there near the top of my list.
The vivid descriptions of the vaudeville theater, and the delicious glimpses of 1920s Portsmouth and Southampton, were so much fun. My heart thudded and ached in syncopation with Lily's. I was most definitely drawn into this book from the first few pages, and sad when it ended because I wanted there to be more of it to read!
This is an affective and beautiful story. Her Tudor novels aside, Gregory's created several of her best-written characters here. I really recommend it for theatre geeks, and histfic readers alike (though not for those seeking a bodice-ripper...this is more of a family drama than a gratuitous romance, however much it tugs at the heartstrings.) And there is some violence and gore, so don't choose it if you're after a light weekend read.
It was a fabulous way to spend my weekend, though. Excellent book!
The vivid descriptions of the vaudeville theater, and the delicious glimpses of 1920s Portsmouth and Southampton, were so much fun. My heart thudded and ached in syncopation with Lily's. I was most definitely drawn into this book from the first few pages, and sad when it ended because I wanted there to be more of it to read!
This is an affective and beautiful story. Her Tudor novels aside, Gregory's created several of her best-written characters here. I really recommend it for theatre geeks, and histfic readers alike (though not for those seeking a bodice-ripper...this is more of a family drama than a gratuitous romance, however much it tugs at the heartstrings.) And there is some violence and gore, so don't choose it if you're after a light weekend read.
It was a fabulous way to spend my weekend, though. Excellent book!