Comments on: Review: Wolf Hall, Hilary Mantel

By: Matthew (@thebibliofreak)

Matthew (@thebibliofreak) — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:29:42 +0000

Thanks for an interesting review. I’ve just finished this and, like you, I’m unsure whether I would recommend it or not. Although I really enjoyed it, the stylistic idiosyncrasies make it an acquired taste and I wouldn’t be confident that others would get as much from it as myself.

Whatever you feel about the writing style, the characterisation is great and Mantel’s descriptions of Tudor England are so atmospheric that it’s easy to get swept away in the nuances of the novel.

By: Meg

Meg — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:19:22 +0000

Whenever I think I’ve gotten my fill of Tudor England, another book comes along to make me totally question that! I’m undecided about whether or not I could tackle this one… part of me really wants to try, because it’s everywhere, but I’ve never been particularly fascinated by Cromwell. Still, I might toss it on the ol’ wishlist and see what happens Great review!
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By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 06:56:06 +0000

This has been on my TBR list for a while, but it frightens me a little. Overall, I have read mostly great reviews on the book. I hear that it has a lot of strong qualities, many of which you discussed in your review. Still, I worry that it doesn't have enough to really hold my attention. But I guess I'll never know if I don't give it a shot. .-= Jennifer´s last blog ..Review: The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen =-.

By: S. Krishna

S. Krishna — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:13:14 +0000

I'm definitely going to be reading this one, but it's nice to know what other people didn't like about it before going in. The "he" tip is espcecially helpful. .-= S. Krishna´s last blog ..Fallen – Lauren Kate =-.

By: Nish

Nish — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 06:24:40 +0000

I think I might actually enjoy this one. It is intriguing to catch a glimpse of the person behind the politician.

Sometimes, slow reads are good
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By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 15:35:38 +0000

I completely understand what you mean in this review – as I was reading it, I felt like it was taking forever. But I didn’t quit, because I was strangely fascinated. I just missed a lot of the “drama” of Tudor England that I have come to expect – it seemed a bit removed from the story.

By: Marg

Marg — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 08:26:21 +0000

I have borrowed this from the library a couple of times now, but I think I am going to have to wait a while before I borrow it again as I just don’t think I will be able to get through it in the time that I have, and with other library books due back as well. Maybe I will buy it then just read a bit at a time.

By: Jen - Devourer of Books

Jen - Devourer of Books — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:32:28 +0000

Hmm. I think I'm still going to ask for this for Christmas, but I'll be forewarned that it isn't a quick read, so that I don't end up disappointed by the slowness. .-= Jen - Devourer of Books´s last blog ..Bad Girls Don’t Die – Book Review =-.

By: Jodie

Jodie — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:21:51 +0000

I suspect it might be less interesting for those who know lots about the Tudor period (not me last time I did the Tudors was during primary school history). I adored the writing style, but still nto sure about the rational for that ‘he’ thing.

By: Wisteria Leigh

Wisteria Leigh — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:36:35 +0000

I agree....not a fast read. However, I do like it. Love the review. Thanks .-= Wisteria Leigh´s last blog ..Virtual Blog Tour-Shades of Gray with Jessica James =-.