the other boleyn girl review

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	• The Other Boleyn Girl Philippa Gregory Touchstone, 2003 - 672 pages average customer review:based on 831 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

I dont care...I LOVED IT

The facts were horribly skewed, Anne's character was evil, Mary was dumb, and there was lots of soap opera drama, but I don't care because I loved it! I loved that Anne was a scheming shrew, George was gay, and that they allegedly had an incestuous child that died in utero, but most of all I love that it was such a fun story to read. It was almost trailer trash, but so unabashed in it's telling that you've got to admit that Gregory has balls. As for the fact that it wasn't true to fact...who cares? It's a story and a great one at that!

The Other Boleyn Girl

I'm halfway through but it's a great historical novel, potraying a realistic image of court life.

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the other boleyn girl review

When one thinks of the Middle Ages, knights in armor, kings, and churches come to mind. However, Philippa Gregory fills The Other Boleyn Girl with sex, scandal, and lies. It is a story of Anne and Mary Boleyn, two sisters who sought power and happiness in a world dominated by men. The book is fascinating, based on real people and events.
Although the novel was lengthy (661 pages), it was relatively easy to read and engrossing. I had trouble putting the book down, and the pages flew by. One of the reasons the novel is so interesting is because the characters are flawed, making it easy to relate to them. Anne will stop at nothing to be the best, Mary worries about pleasing everyone else, Henry is a petulant prince, and George cannot be with the person he loves. The characters evolve throughout the entire book. Anne is driven mad by her hunger for power, Mary realizes she wants to be happy and marries against her family's wishes, and George's love is his undoing. They are also filled with human emotions: love, greed, jealousy, bitterness, fear and lust.
Another reason I found the novel so interesting was that all the people in the book actually existed. Their lives in the story paralleled their real ones. Gregory merely fills in their thoughts and words.
I would recommend this book for those that enjoy reading novels set in the Middle Ages, or are looking for a good read in general. The story is about two women, so is geared more towards females. Don't let the length of the book put you off. It's worth every page.

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A Page Turner!

It's been years since I read a book that I couldn't put down! I'm a bit sad it's over since I just finished it today, but plan to read up on the Boleyns and also check out all of the other books by Ms. Gregory. A great summer read!

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