Bring Up the Bodies
Brianna says:
This was a short and dense book when compared to its prequel Wolf Hall, which span a decade.I'm not sure that I am convinced about the reasons given for Cromwell's hatred for some of the "accused"; there I think, the author was reaching, because other than getting rid of them, history doesn't give much reason.I think this book could have gone further up to the Pilgrimage of Grace and Exeter's Rebellion, rather than ending with the death of Anne Boleyn. But it's a great book anyway a...nd "he" is terrifying.
sunny says:
This book is beautiful and I love it. Once again, Mantel does a wonderful job of bringing humanity and life to the past. The character development in these books is so brilliantly subtle and there's more political intrigue in this one than Wolf Hall which makes up for the loss of religious conversations. Mantel's portrayal of grief continues to be probably the most haunting and honest I've ever seen.patpowell says:
I love books about Henry VIII and the Tudor courts, but this one didn't really cut it for me. It took a few chapters to get into, and half the time I wasn't sure who the narrator was as Mantel seemed to have a habit of jumping from first, to second, to third person! And it just made the dialogue really confusing sometimes.I would have liked the book to be a little bit more dominated by Anne Boleyn because she's such an immense character, but then again, it felt like a fresh take to read her whole sorry story through the focus on Thomas Cromwell.I wouldn't say I disliked 'Bring Up the Bodies' or didn't enjoy it at all, because I did. It just gave off a "forgettable re-telling" vibe, despite the many, many, MANY 5 star reviews. Perhaps the hype is what ruined it for me. :(
123456 says:
In the way that only Hilary Mantel can, the familiar categorizing and womanizing of Henry the XIII is reviewed and recited, but this time through the eyes of Thomas Cromwell. In a style that is part biography, part historical document, part historical fiction, Mantel continues the story she began in "Wolf Hall", delving into the daily life of a solidly driven and infinitesimally astute palace employee and leader, as the King decides it's time for a third bride and looks to Thomas to care for the details.It's a fascinating read, though (appreciatively) without the usual sensationalism that hangs like a fog around most writings about the Tudors.MoreLess
This was a short and dense book when compared to its prequel Wolf Hall, which span a decade.I'm not sure that I am convinced about the reasons given for Cromwell's hatred for some of the "accused"; there I think, the author was reaching, because other than getting rid of them, history doesn't give much reason.I think this book could have gone further up to the Pilgrimage of Grace and Exeter's Rebellion, rather than ending with the death of Anne Boleyn. But it's a great book anyway a...nd "he" is terrifying.
sunny says:
This book is beautiful and I love it. Once again, Mantel does a wonderful job of bringing humanity and life to the past. The character development in these books is so brilliantly subtle and there's more political intrigue in this one than Wolf Hall which makes up for the loss of religious conversations. Mantel's portrayal of grief continues to be probably the most haunting and honest I've ever seen.patpowell says:
I love books about Henry VIII and the Tudor courts, but this one didn't really cut it for me. It took a few chapters to get into, and half the time I wasn't sure who the narrator was as Mantel seemed to have a habit of jumping from first, to second, to third person! And it just made the dialogue really confusing sometimes.I would have liked the book to be a little bit more dominated by Anne Boleyn because she's such an immense character, but then again, it felt like a fresh take to read her whole sorry story through the focus on Thomas Cromwell.I wouldn't say I disliked 'Bring Up the Bodies' or didn't enjoy it at all, because I did. It just gave off a "forgettable re-telling" vibe, despite the many, many, MANY 5 star reviews. Perhaps the hype is what ruined it for me. :(
123456 says:
In the way that only Hilary Mantel can, the familiar categorizing and womanizing of Henry the XIII is reviewed and recited, but this time through the eyes of Thomas Cromwell. In a style that is part biography, part historical document, part historical fiction, Mantel continues the story she began in "Wolf Hall", delving into the daily life of a solidly driven and infinitesimally astute palace employee and leader, as the King decides it's time for a third bride and looks to Thomas to care for the details.It's a fascinating read, though (appreciatively) without the usual sensationalism that hangs like a fog around most writings about the Tudors.MoreLess
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Guest 5 years ago
all i can read is the quotes, is there something wrong with this book or is it just like this originally?
Guest 5 years ago
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