g144y 's review for:

The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory
4.0

Just to get it out-of-the-way, you need to remember that this is a work of fiction based on historical figures who are real. It is exaggerated for excitement and entertainment, if you can get past this part, it is a wonderful read!

If you are aware of Henry IIIV and his wives, you know that the Tudors give an interesting piece to history! The story moves really well, and is definitely a page turner! It is interesting to get the perspective of “the other Boleyn girl” instead of Anne the infamous 2nd wife.

This book has everything you could look for in a history based novel - religious speculation, forbidden romance, politics, spicy content, family drama, Love and hate, competition, murder mystery, questionable morals, secrets, and more!

You don’t have to be aware of the actual history to enjoy this book, but it does have fun things involved if you are aware! Definitely an enjoyable one, just remember it is a work of fiction based on real events, not to be taken word for word as historical fact! Have fun with it!