The Other Boleyn Girl: the second novel in the gripping tudor court series by the bestselling author of historical fiction, Philippa Gregory: the ... novel that reinvented historical fiction

another great work by philippa gregory. people who have read english history already know where this is going, the conclusion is already known to people still this book is a page turner. I was eager to know what would happen to the characters after every plot change. Seeing it through someone's eye, especially who were never suppose to be the main characters in a historical fiction, as the facts are already known, is a different experience with their reviews on it and how it affects them, that is what makes this book so different. Loved it!! :) Amazon did a great job with the delivery :)

Good work by the author. Anybody who is trying to get in to the genre of Historic Fiction, this novel is a good place to start.Tightly woven plot with witty remarks that will make you think. Easy to read and towards the end, the book becomes difficult to put down.

This was s second hand book. Amazingly written

A brilliant piece on the Tudor history and Anne Boleyn.. The book really transports you to the era! Must read for all the fans of Tudor History

An amazing Book - one of my favorite s. Faboulus Phillipa Gregory 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

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This is the second Gregory novel I have read (the first being The Queen's Fool) and I find myself increasingly drawn to Gregory as a writer. She manages to tell stories spanning decades without them feeling rushed or without detail. On the contrary, Gregory evokes a rich history combined with a dramatic emotional fiction, as of course not even the most in-depth research could uncover the genuine feelings of any historical figure in a given moment. The story is told from the perspective of Anne Boleyn's younger sister, Mary. Her narrative gives the reader a balanced insight into the sinister power games played by the Howard/Boleyn family and the refreshingly youthful and passionate resistence Mary herself shows towards those plots. Rather than a frivolous tale of two rival sisters winning the heart of Henry, the novel portrays a complex tangle of plans and counter-plans, of rivalries between dynasties, of sheer power in all its destructive pain. Indeed, to the majority of characters in this novel, love itself seems to be nothing more than a frivolous tale; an obstacle to the goal of winning the King's favour. I found the character of Anne most interesting. I interpreted her character as not simply a one-sided machine of scheming and manipulation, but as a victim, so jaded by the unemotional response from her family and the court itself, and by being treated only as a pawn in a bewildering game, and as a Boleyn woman, dispensible in every way. Her attempts to gain power for herself are in the short term fruitful - her megalomania flourishes unguarded, even to the King, but as anyone who has heard the history of Anne Boleyn will know, this is only short lived. "The Other Boleyn Girl" is perhaps an ambigous title. I thought at first it definitely referred to Mary, but perhaps Anne the other Boleyn girl, unable to drag herself out of disaster forged both by herself and her family, or perhaps the other Boleyn girl is a reference to being dispensible, unimportant and ready to be usurped by a younger, more fertile Boleyn at any moment.

How very interesting to plunge and be educated as to the endless schemes of the court. This novel was a page turner & provided many hours of fascinating reading. I look forward to reading more books by the same author.

Non trovando l'edizione in e-book in italiano ho acquistato quella in inglese. Io ho seguito l'ordine cronologico della storia leggendo tutti i romanzi della Gregory e devo dire che questo è ad un livello più alto rispetto a tutti gli altri. Sicuramente scritto molto meglio, è intrigante, fresco, sensuale, il personaggio di Anna Bolena è descritto talmente bene che potrebbe essere una persona vera. Consigliatissimo ad appassionati del genere e non

I have read so many bland and otherwise unbelievable historical novels that I was a bit skeptical when I picked up The Other Boleyn Girl. From the start, I was hooked. Using Mary, sister to Anne, as a narrator was as brilliant touch by the author, as she comes across as a vastly different woman with somewhat lesser ambitions, as far as having power and the throne in her grasp. Her sister? Power and ambition seem to be born in her and the author, Philippa Gregory, has clearly done her research, as I felt like I was seeing the world of the 1500s, so vivid, so real. Male/ female relationships were also clearly spelled out and I saw the Boleyn girls as the pawns they were in a very dangerous game of strategy to catch the eye of King Hentry the VIII. It was clear that men held the power and the women were meant to do the bidding of their families, especially if they could be used to help secure land, financial security or upward mobility in society. This may be hard for those looking at the events from a modern perspective but I think the author wasn't off base in her assessment of the times. She has certainly done her research because at the end of the book there is an extensive bibliography, adding weight to my assumption that here is one author who does her homework - and quite thoroughly. Although historical fiction can rarely be accurate as to what was ACTUALLY said at certain moments in history (with the exception of those times when reliable notes or tapes were taken), there can be a fairly solid recreation of the way people lived, the values and traditions. This is one of the strongest points in the book, as the author recreated the daily activities of each level of social class and showed how important (and even dangerous) it could be to catch the King's eye. I also got a feel for the foods eaten, the expectations for women (to speak many languages, learn domestic arts, how to act with propriety and proper manners) and little details like having hair combed with lice combs provided information about the realities that even the highest classes had to deal with (yes, even lice). Every detail of this book pulled at my emotions and imagination as well as providing historical information I hadn't known before.. When I wasn't caught up in reading about the various intrigues of the Boleyn family then I would be sympathizing with poor Mary as she was torn from her children or wondered how various women would fare later in history, not just the Boleyns but the Seymour girls. The author makes no bones about how women were used as pawns, devices in a dangerous game of ambition, scheming and desire to advance a family's reputation. I refuse to say too much about the plot except to note that I doubt few readers will be unmoved by the events described here. Also, you'll come away with a deeper appreciation for the history of the day, an understanding about how it may have played out in day to day life and women's life in the 1500s, as well as court intrigue, political scheming and much more. Richly detailed writing and totally engaging! . Related books: The Rise and Fall of Anne Boleyn: Family Politics at the Court of Anne Boleyn

Buying a used booked was a great idea. It was in fantastic condition (may as well have been bran new). The weight was a problem though so I would suggest buying the paperback if you have any wrist issues or weaker arms. Quite heavy. Besides that book was awesome and quality was awesome!