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fiarcurrin 's review for:
The Life of Elizabeth I
by Alison Weir
This book is well written, well presented, and strung together in a way that leaves the reader understanding the important players and timeline of Elizabeth's reign.
That said, it's 500 pages and one hell of a long read. If you don't already have a vested interest then this book won't work for you. I thought I knew what I was getting into. I LIKE the Tudor era and I like big books. But as delightfully strung together as this book is, I found myself dragging my feet over finishing it. I think the main issue is that there are too many details and at times it can really bog you down. Then again, all of those details makes the book easy to understand.
Long story short, come prepared for a good but thick read. Possibly invest in the audiobook instead. That would make it livelier and easier to consume.
That said, it's 500 pages and one hell of a long read. If you don't already have a vested interest then this book won't work for you. I thought I knew what I was getting into. I LIKE the Tudor era and I like big books. But as delightfully strung together as this book is, I found myself dragging my feet over finishing it. I think the main issue is that there are too many details and at times it can really bog you down. Then again, all of those details makes the book easy to understand.
Long story short, come prepared for a good but thick read. Possibly invest in the audiobook instead. That would make it livelier and easier to consume.