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lyricalkris 's review for:
The White Queen
by Philippa Gregory
I downloaded this book on tape for my mother who loves history and further enjoys the works of Philippa Gregory. I started listening to it one day at work, and I'm glad I did.
The only reason the book isn't rated higher is because by necessity, historical novels often don't carry much of a plot line. They have to cover so much time and, especially in the case of kings and queens, so much intricate history. There are so many players and events you need at least a passing knowledge of in order to understand what happened. As a result, the book doesn't really have a plot so much as it is the story of a life. As with all lives, it meanders with no larger purpose except to survive the next event. That's great for life, but for me it makes for an unsatisfying read.
However the writing was interesting and I appreciate how the character is portrayed, flaws and all. I also appreciate this book in that dry tales I only heard in my history book are now vividly, wonderfully alive. Love it. Will move on to the second book when I have the time.
The only reason the book isn't rated higher is because by necessity, historical novels often don't carry much of a plot line. They have to cover so much time and, especially in the case of kings and queens, so much intricate history. There are so many players and events you need at least a passing knowledge of in order to understand what happened. As a result, the book doesn't really have a plot so much as it is the story of a life. As with all lives, it meanders with no larger purpose except to survive the next event. That's great for life, but for me it makes for an unsatisfying read.
However the writing was interesting and I appreciate how the character is portrayed, flaws and all. I also appreciate this book in that dry tales I only heard in my history book are now vividly, wonderfully alive. Love it. Will move on to the second book when I have the time.