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The White Queen
by Philippa Gregory
As usual, Philippa Gregory spins an engrossing tale around fascinating characters in the history of England's royal family. My only basis for comparison is The Other Boleyn Girl, a story I enjoyed more, simply because I found the history more interesting.
I have two complaints about the novel: one I recall feeling while reading The Other Boleyn Girl, and the other I do not. The first complaint is her repetition. I realize that some authors use this as a literary device, but some facts I felt she repeated way more often than was necessary. Melusina this and locket that. They were important bits of the story, but she could have let us remember them on our own sometimes. The other complaint is that, at times, I felt the book read a little like non-fiction, just a recounting of the events from one character's point of view, and not as much a novel.
Without spoiling anything, I'll just say that it's interesting what she does with the Princes in the Tower, and the end of the book is abrupt and somewhat unsatisfying (for a person who knows the history).
Overall, however, I enjoyed reading the book and I liked delving into the Plantagenet dynasty. It has inspired me to pick up other books on the period, and I look forward to her next one.
I have two complaints about the novel: one I recall feeling while reading The Other Boleyn Girl, and the other I do not. The first complaint is her repetition. I realize that some authors use this as a literary device, but some facts I felt she repeated way more often than was necessary. Melusina this and locket that. They were important bits of the story, but she could have let us remember them on our own sometimes. The other complaint is that, at times, I felt the book read a little like non-fiction, just a recounting of the events from one character's point of view, and not as much a novel.
Without spoiling anything, I'll just say that it's interesting what she does with the Princes in the Tower, and the end of the book is abrupt and somewhat unsatisfying (for a person who knows the history).
Overall, however, I enjoyed reading the book and I liked delving into the Plantagenet dynasty. It has inspired me to pick up other books on the period, and I look forward to her next one.