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thomas_hense's review
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
cathodg's review against another edition
4.0
In this the second books of Iggulden’s Wars of the Roses trilogy England is on the brink of civil war. King Henry VI lays senseless in bed unable to rule. Richard Duke of York has been appointed Protector of the Realm and is asserting his own claim to the throne. The Earls of Salisbury and Warwick make up a formidable trinity with Richard, and together they seek to bring down those who raise their colours in the name of Henry and his Queen.
Queen Margaret has no choice but to gather supporters and form an army to fight for the King’s throne – it is the beginning of the war between the Houses of Lancaster and York, throwing the country into turmoil.
Who will win the fight for the throne? And what will each side sacrifice in the name of England?
This series was recommended to me by my husband and I have to say without his input I probably would have never picked up the first book. Battles and wars are not of particular interest to me and whilst they do feature in Iggulden’s books (how could they not) there is much more to the stories.
He is a master of the story behind the battles. Iggulden builds the tension up around the complicated family trees, the allegiances formed through marriages, pacts made on future betrothals, honour and service to the King and Queen.
Spanning a period of 5 years Trinity takes us through a rollercoaster of battles, retreats and victories. Iggulden successfully balances a depth of factual information alongside a well paced book which moves us through the strategising, battles, stalemates and turmoils of a country on the brink of and at times engaged in civil war.
I’m originally from the North West of England and was raised knowing I was from the red rose side of the country and that they won the Wars of the Roses but in all honesty I never really understood what it meant. The book is packed with confrontation, seiges and full-scale battles as the control of England sways from house to house. Whilst the final outcome is known, the years and stages of the Wars are enthralling and I can’t wait to read the next instalment and the adventures that will see the House of Lancaster firmly established on the throne of England.
Queen Margaret has no choice but to gather supporters and form an army to fight for the King’s throne – it is the beginning of the war between the Houses of Lancaster and York, throwing the country into turmoil.
Who will win the fight for the throne? And what will each side sacrifice in the name of England?
This series was recommended to me by my husband and I have to say without his input I probably would have never picked up the first book. Battles and wars are not of particular interest to me and whilst they do feature in Iggulden’s books (how could they not) there is much more to the stories.
He is a master of the story behind the battles. Iggulden builds the tension up around the complicated family trees, the allegiances formed through marriages, pacts made on future betrothals, honour and service to the King and Queen.
Spanning a period of 5 years Trinity takes us through a rollercoaster of battles, retreats and victories. Iggulden successfully balances a depth of factual information alongside a well paced book which moves us through the strategising, battles, stalemates and turmoils of a country on the brink of and at times engaged in civil war.
I’m originally from the North West of England and was raised knowing I was from the red rose side of the country and that they won the Wars of the Roses but in all honesty I never really understood what it meant. The book is packed with confrontation, seiges and full-scale battles as the control of England sways from house to house. Whilst the final outcome is known, the years and stages of the Wars are enthralling and I can’t wait to read the next instalment and the adventures that will see the House of Lancaster firmly established on the throne of England.
leilaghanbar's review against another edition
4.0
At some point the description was too much, but still it is attractive
lordnikon's review against another edition
4.0
Another stirring volume in this series. Can't wait for book 3.
rayaan_'s review
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
helenephoebe's review against another edition
4.0
Review - I liked this one a bit less than the previous one [b:Stormbird|17830079|Stormbird (Wars of the Roses, #1)|Conn Iggulden|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1385271736s/17830079.jpg|24944890], as I felt that at points there were too many characters, and they didn't always seem to have a purpose. I also felt that there wasn't enough description in places (during the Battle of Blore Heath), and too much in others (the First Battle of St Albans).
Genre? - Historical
Characters? - Margaret of Anjou / Derry Brewer / Henry VI / Richard Plantagenet Duke of York / Cecily Neville Duchess of York / Edward IV / Richard Neville Earl of Warwick / Richard Neville Earl of Salisbury / Duke of Somerset / Prince Edward of Lancaster
Setting? - Kenilworth & Westminster (England) and Ludlow (Wales)
Series? - Wars of the Roses #2
Recommend? – Yes
Rating - 16/20
Genre? - Historical
Characters? - Margaret of Anjou / Derry Brewer / Henry VI / Richard Plantagenet Duke of York / Cecily Neville Duchess of York / Edward IV / Richard Neville Earl of Warwick / Richard Neville Earl of Salisbury / Duke of Somerset / Prince Edward of Lancaster
Setting? - Kenilworth & Westminster (England) and Ludlow (Wales)
Series? - Wars of the Roses #2
Recommend? – Yes
Rating - 16/20
cathiestrover's review against another edition
3.0
Liked this better than Stormbird although Iggulden does like to retell a battle in glorious, extensive and gory detail. I enjoyed the focus of this book on Margaret of Anjou (on the premise that calling her a 'she -wolf' at the time might simply be seen these days as a mother looking out for her own.)Also enjoyed the rise of the Warwick family - looking forward to the next part now.
simonmee's review against another edition
4.0
This is a fantasy book about a land that happens to be called England set during a period that happens to be called the Wars of the Roses. It was amusing to read he had an escape attempt fail because it would otherwise enter "history". Despite those caveats, it is an enjoyable read, lively and well paced considering the timeframes covered. Would read more by this author.