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Summary: One of the best books I have ever read
Review: As an avid reader, I found this book to one of the most fascinating I have ever read. Although lengthy, I read it in just 4 days (and I am a Mom with a full-time job, I don't have much free time) and I was sorry when I got to the end. I would say that those who enjoy reading Tudor history should most definately read this book, but quite frankly I think even those who just enjoy reading a good book should read this, it has all the elements of any good story but the fact that it is based on a true story just makes it all that much more interesting. While I have always been a fan of world history, I have developed an entirely new interest.
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Summary: Can't put this one down!
Review: Oh my, oh my, oh my! I could not get enough of this book. So riveting, so much diabolical, self serving behavior! You can't make up a story like this. And the writing is wonderful. You read and read and realize you have covered 100 pages in a blink. Very fluid writing. A wonderful story. A must read and reread a few years later.
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Summary: Historicaly accurate and worth the read.
Review: This book single handedly launched me into an investigative research on Tudor history and specifically Anne Boleyn and her sister Mary. I had picked up the book based on the knowledge that Philippa Gregory wrote fairly historicaly accurate books. After the first chapter or two, I was absolutely hooked. The story is told through Mary's, Anne's sister's, perspective. If you are at all aware of the history of Anne Boleyn, then you already know the gist of what happens, however, that doesn't spoil the book by any means. The beauty of the book relies on Mary's observations into the social atmosphere of the court under King Henry the VIII. Perhaps the most intriguing part was the relationship and interplay between the three Boleyn siblings. There's plenty of scandal to keep the plot barreling along and the end leaves you wanting to know more. In my case, the moment I ended the book was the moment I began looking up Mary's life.
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Summary: Amazing
Review: This has to be one of the most wonderful, well-written books I have ever read. The way it's put together just grabs you and pulls you into the action of King Henry's court. I would recommend this book to ANYONE, but more so to someone who is interested in finding a refreshingly innovative way to look at history.
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Summary: A gripping masterpiece
Review: I picked this book up by chance at the grocery store and read 300 pages the first day, staying up way too late. The next morning I was late to work because I foolishly picked up the book again during breakfast and could not put it down. So many people know the fate of Anne Boleyn, and you would think that knowledge would spoil the suspense of a book like this, but Gregory plays it so masterfully that it becomes an asset, especially since the narrator is her sister Mary, about whom most people know nothing. The language and pacing of the novel are nothing less than genius, and the characterization is stunningly real. I can't say enough about the wonder that is The Other Boleyn Girl. Get your copy ASAP.
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Summary: Engrossing
Review: The Other Boleyn Girl...I wanted to see BBC's version of the book so bad because I thought I would love it, I couldn't find the video and started the book instead. At first I din't like it at all. Everyone is so selfish, immature, evil-minded and all they care about is money, titles and [physical activity], the women are mere [physical activity] objects but even that only until they can make baby boy heirs, they have no voice, no power, no money of their own, no control of their lives, there's too much adultery and while the men are justified, it's the women that face the hurt, and I hate hate hate books with sisters that are each other's rivals and knife each other's back. But I told myself, I'll read just a little bit more to see where it's going and will definitely not continue if this is how it's going to be. And I found myself unable to put it down. - Maybe it's my current classics and historical books obssession - maybe it took a while to settle into the period in which it is set and at last come to terms that this was 1530s after all...I think this was a bit difficult to sink in because the language has a modern feel to it - maybe it's Mary's narrative voice, especially during the middle of the book, where one can feel sympathy for her. - maybe it's Queen Katherine, the Spanish princess of Aragon and her quiet dignity and strength - maybe it's Mary's love of Queen K, inspite of all Mary's betrayals of her
because of her family - maybe it's because I want to see Mary do something for herself and stand up to her Boleyn and Howard family's evil machinations - maybe it's because I want to see Anne, quite probably the most ambitious woman of her times, succeed because she is so ambitious, willing to work for it, and independently competant; but I am torn because I also want her to redeem herself through some failure, because she is so selfish, and stomped everyone in her way to get there including her sister who means her no harm, I want her to realize it's not all worth it. - maybe it's George - maybe I'm still waiting for the sisters to love each other as sisters I don't know which of the above but I'm still curious about it and reading it.
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Summary: wow
Review: This book kept me up all night that i ended up reading it in two days. Loved it!!!
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Summary: READ THIS BOOK!!!
Review: This book was great, I could not put it down and did not want it to end. I am so intriqued by Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII after reading this book that I have bought 4 more books about this period of time, hopefully they are all as good as this book! I recommend this book to anyone, it is great!!
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Summary: A brief review and account of reading experience
Review: I read this book twice. Each experience was rich, and in the end of each serving, I remebered the mood from the story and it stuck with me. I'd have to say I quite admire the stubborn spirit of 'nan bullen' and also the wisdom of her sister, mary.
Not only is this book detailed historically, it serves for an excellent experience. As an avid reader, I am usually going on from one book to the next. This book, however, proved to be worth a second read AND one of the most cherished it my library collection. If "nan bullen" still lived, (impossible nonetheless)
I would thank her. Thankyou, Nan, for teaching me ambition and flirtation!
**** GRUDGE WHO GRUDGE
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Summary: A fabulous must read!
Review: I couldn't put this book down, it was intoxicating! It really transports you to the court of Henry IIIX and watch out, you're in for a wild ride! I loved this fictional account of what life might have been like for Mary and Anne Boleyn. It's always a time in history that has fascinated me, and this book truly shares a captivating story of the times, the King and the Boleyn family.
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