The Other Boleyn Girl

This was a gripping read, full of intrigue and complexity. The characters are based on real figures in history, but this is not a book of dry facts. It is more like a soap opera, but much better written! Philippa Gregory has researched her subject thoroughly, but has used her powers of imagination and empathy to give her characters depth. The motivations of each character and the underlying factors that drive them are explored and the emotional life of each key figure is very believable. Henry is portrayed as a spoilt and dangerously powerful tyrant, but also as a vulnerable man, terrified of his mortality and obsessed with obtaining an heir. Anne is portrayed as manipulative and ruthless, but also intelligent, high spirited and deeply attached to her siblings. I was sorry for her plight, even though I was angry at the way she treated her sister Mary and others. The author has the ability to make you feel for each of her characters and to care about their fate. I was sorry to reach the end of this novel. I must read some more by this author.

i love this book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

how do you read it online. please tell me

I really like ALL OF HER BOOKS. Have ordered the White Queen and the Red Princess........I have such a huge reading list:(

I really enjoyed this book as I am interested in Tudor England

I wasnt sure about this book when i borrowed it from the library but i couldnt put it down. I liked the way the book was written and the story got me hook line and sinker!! I liked the idea that it had its roots in real history and it gave me a new respect for how far women have come.