"The Other Boleyn Girl" by Philippa Gregory. Truly a fascinating look into the court of Henry VIII. A vivid description of the Boleyn family. Being a woman of the 70's, the the father and uncle using the Boleyn sisters to further their rise in the court was a disturbing fact that I had never before considered. Philippa Gregory's research into this era of history and the insertion of the fictional aspect make this a great read. The dress of the period came alive through Gregory's descriptive voice. One could almost feel the mood of every gathering, taste the food and hear the music. Ultimately knowing how the story ends did not keep me from reading every word and wondering just how this family was going to survive. There is something for everyone in this historical novel, intrigue, scandal, family feuds, sex, love, sacrifice and forgiveness. I await the movie with great anticipation.
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
"The Other Boleyn Girl"
"The Other Boleyn Girl" by Philippa Gregory. Truly a fascinating look into the court of Henry VIII. A vivid description of the Boleyn family. Being a woman of the 70's, the the father and uncle using the Boleyn sisters to further their rise in the court was a disturbing fact that I had never before considered. Philippa Gregory's research into this era of history and the insertion of the fictional aspect make this a great read. The dress of the period came alive through Gregory's descriptive voice. One could almost feel the mood of every gathering, taste the food and hear the music. Ultimately knowing how the story ends did not keep me from reading every word and wondering just how this family was going to survive. There is something for everyone in this historical novel, intrigue, scandal, family feuds, sex, love, sacrifice and forgiveness. I await the movie with great anticipation.
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Oo-o-o-ooh! About half way through and I'm loving this book. Back to the pages...
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