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Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel

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veelaughtland's review against another edition

Too dull. Started off strong but then I just got bogged down with how slow it was, the amount of characters that didn't seem important, and not much in the way of a plot. I already know generally what happens with the key players through my limited knowledge of the Tudor period, at this point I'd rather watch the TV show.

embley's review against another edition

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4.75

Words, words, words. So beautifully written.

what_emma_read_next's review against another edition

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challenging informative reflective tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

s_templeton's review against another edition

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dark reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.0

kat_sanford's review against another edition

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challenging dark tense slow-paced

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

3.5

rainbowesque's review

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adventurous challenging dark emotional informative mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Never thought I'd read this dense historical fiction about which I didn't know anything. In school we were never acquainted with English monarch history. I wouldn't get anything of this masterpiece if there weren't a readalong by Simon. His notes every week are the only thing that kept me going forward. Nonetheless I enjoyed this 4 month read journey immensely. There were times when I wanted to protect Cromwell, even though I'm well aware of the final consequence. Mantel's mastery is simply above and beyond!