The Boleyn Inheritance by Philippa Gregory
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Book Reviews of The Boleyn Inheritance
Book Review: As good as "The Other Boelyn Girl"!
Summary: 5 Stars
During my vacation I have read both "The Constant Princess" and "The Boelyn Inheritance". The former, while good, tended to drag a bit in my opinion. On the other hand, I could not put "The Boelyn Inheritance" down! Gregory does a great job of making you feel invested in these people. Although as history teacher I knew what Katherine Howard's fate was, I still found myself in tears when she met her death. You really felt sorry for this girl whose only fault was wanting to be able to act her age and love the man of her choice. On the other hand, it was great to see Anne of Cleves create a new life for herself away from her brother and King Henry. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of good historical fiction!Book Review: I'm yet again blown away by one of Philippa's novels.
Summary: 5 Stars
I got this book for Chritmas and ever since opening it I can't put the book down. I would say that it isn't the best book that I've read by Philippa but the way this story is told it feels so real. I never feel as if I'm reading a historical novel that would put me to sleep; I feel like I'm reading a different novel, for example the twilight books. I get a story along with facts that wouldn't have ever known enless i pick up on of Philippa's books. All I'm really trying to say is that if you've read one of her books your sure to love this one just as much. And if your someone who hasn't yet gotten to read one of Philippa Gregory's books you'll be blown away by her and will want more.Book Review: Definitely worth a read!
Summary: 5 Stars
After reading The Other Boleyn Girl, I yearned for a sequel. The Boleyn Inheritance quenched my desire to know what took place in King Henry the VIII's court after the ending of The Other Boleyn Girl in an entertaining way. If you haven't read that novel first you should or else The Boleyn Inheritance won't be as interesting because there are many reminiscences of Anne and George Boleyn by Jane Boleyn in this sequel. By the end of the sequel you're given answers to doubts or questions you may have had after reading the previous novel. I thought Gregory did a fine job "showing" her readers that George's wife was a psychotic, vindictive, and delusional woman.Book Review: Another great book by Phillipa Gregory
Summary: 5 Stars
I read this book shortly after finishing The Other Boleyn Girl. This book was an amazing story of the wives of King Henry VIII after the execution of Anne Boleyn and death of Jane Seymour. This story seemed to take place in a more somber, yet more dangerous, time after their deaths. Madness continued to consume the King, and England lived in fear of him. Despite this, greedy families still sent their young women to seduce him in order to further their ambitions. Anne of Cleves and Katherine Howard are two of Henry VIII's lesser-known wives, and Phillipa Gregory did an amazing job of creating 3 dimensional characters out of these women. I really liked this book!Book Review: One of her best
Summary: 5 Stars
Philippa Gregory's books are all amazing. But among the best I think are The Boleyn Inheritance, The Other Boleyn Girl, The Queen's Fool, Wise Woman, and The Virgin's Lover. And Virgin Earth! I love them all...if you are considering reading one of Gregory's books, you won't be disappointed. I was hesitant with buying a few of her books after reading some of the reviews on here, but I have read most of her novels (still working on the 18th and 19th centuries) and I was NEVER disappointed. I will be VERY sad when I run out of Gregory books to read!