The Wise Woman: A Novel by Philippa Gregory
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Book Reviews of The Wise Woman: A Novel
Book Review: Like Anne Rice - Spooky story
Summary: 3 Stars
I bought this book at the airport to pass time, then saw the back and forth reviews and was intrigued enough to finish and make my own opinion. I would give this a middle rating because, while it's well written and flows well, the story is a bit disturbing. It's very spooky and definitely is not a typical happy romance. It's a realistic view of how women were treated, except for the magic components which are either interesting, fanstastical, or just plain silly. The relationships were disturbing and Alys' life is very complex. Definitely makes you think about life and love. Imagine if Alys had been in today's world? Her life would have been VERY different and she may have been a very successful story, although still perhaps a "tortured" soul.Book Review: OK..but not the best...
Summary: 3 Stars
I, as many others, am a HUGE gregory fan..I have read most of everything she has written, Wise Woman being one of the last. I have to admit, this wasnt my favorite book. Some of the scenes, espc the witchcraft and sex, were espc disturbing for me..similar to the incest theme and madness in Wideacre.
I did however like the underlying message this book and many of Gregory's books protray..that of the non exsistent value of women from this time in history.
I will put this book next to Wideacre on my bookshelf, prob not one Id read again.
Book Review: it's just ok...don't waste your money buying it....
Summary: 3 Stars
I've read a lot of PG's books including the wideacre series and the tudor series and now this one. I thought all those books were awesome. I thought Wise Woman was just ok in that it was an entertaining story. I'm disappointed in how it ended, I thought it came to an abrupt end and there were a lot of unanswered questions.
This was an ok story, entertaining, quick read nothing more. Don't waste the money buying this one...get it from the library.
Book Review: More mystical than the others
Summary: 3 Stars
This book has a lot more mystical elements than the other books that Gregory has written. I did not get as "wrapped up" in the character as I have in some of her other books, but it is engaging none the less. There are surprised elements, and the ending is unexpected. I like this book for the fact that when you are done you are not quite sure what your opinion of Alys is. Was she really as bad as her actions portrayed her? It's worth the read.Book Review: Awful Ending
Summary: 3 Stars
I love Greggory's books. This one, however, had a slow beginning, a captivating middle, and a horrid resolution. I still cannot believe the ending - but, if you're looking for something out of the ordinary, this is it. Just don't expect to enjoy it.