A review by rosiethesheep
The Mirror & the Light by Hilary Mantel

challenging dark emotional informative slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I am so glad I persevered with this series. I think the writing is beautiful if not a bit long. I also feel in order to enjoy it you do need to have a good idea of Tudor History otherwise it can be very confusing.