Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel

Wolf Hall

Thomas Cromwell #1

Hilary Mantel with Simon Slater

24 hours, 17 minutes • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction historical literary challenging dark tense slow-paced
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 WINNER OF THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE SHORTLISTED FOR THE GOLDEN MAN BOOKER PRIZE England, the 1520s. Henry VIII is on the throne, but has no heir. Cardinal Wolsey is his chief advisor, charged with securing the divorce the pope refuses to grant. Into t...

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Moods

challenging 68%
informative 59%
dark 44%
reflective 39%
tense 33%
emotional 18%
funny 14%
mysterious 13%
adventurous 12%
sad 8%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 76%
medium 21%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 43% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | No: 28% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.88

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