Bring up the Bodies
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"Though he battled for seven years to marry her, Henry is disenchanted with Anne Boleyn. She has failed to give him a son and her sharp intelligence and audacious will alienate his old friends and the noble families of England. When the discarded Katherine dies in exile from the court, Anne stands
… More »"Though he battled for seven years to marry her, Henry is disenchanted with Anne Boleyn. She has failed to give him a son and her sharp intelligence and audacious will alienate his old friends and the noble families of England. When the discarded Katherine dies in exile from the court, Anne stands starkly exposed, the focus of gossip and malice. At a word from Henry, Thomas Cromwell is ready to bring her down. Over three terrifying weeks, Anne is ensnared in a web of conspiracy, while the demure Jane Seymour stands waiting her turn for the poisoned wedding ring. But Anne and her powerful family will not yield without a ferocious struggle. Hilary Mantel's Bring Up the Bodies follows the dramatic trial of the queen and her suitors for adultery and treason. To defeat the Boleyns, Cromwell must ally with his natural enemies, the papist aristocracy. What price will he pay for Anne's head?"--
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Add a CommentLoved this book almost as much as Wolf Hall. Can't wait for the next one in the trilogy.
Another exceptional book - the second in a trilogy. I have nothing bad to say about Hilary Mantel. I hope she is writing the third installment as we speak - or as I write this!
As good as Wolf Hall, perhaps better. My only complaint was the addition of "He, Cromwell, said..." I know some people found Wolf Hall confusing as the "He" in "He said" was rarely identified, but if you read carefully it was clear as day. The evolution of Cromwell's character is wonderful and terrifying here. He inches towards evil, his power growing, thankfully there is never a point where there is one single choice/event that could have changed things, he is terribly human and vastly flawed. The book was over far too soon, and yet completely satisfying. Waiting feverishly for the final installment.
A challenging read but totally worth the effort. The writer is a master of historical fiction, As good as or even better than Wolf Hall.
Although I enjoyed Wolf Hall, I think this sequel is a much more enjoyable read, downright suspenseful, even if you know the history and therefore the outcome of the story. On finishing the book I think I understand why Hilary Mantel thinks Cromwell's story merits a trilogy. The somewhat sympathetic character of Wolf Hall has become a monster by the end of "Bodies". Lookinf forward to the third installment, and his downfall.
Brilliant - another great book and and excellent follow up to Wolf Hall. Mantell's expression of Cromwell's thought processes is very clever. Every word counts. Read it all the way to the end, you won't be disappointed.
Excellent historical novel. I remember reading Wolf Hall and enjoying it, but never feeling totally comfortable with the style of narrative, for whatever reason (maybe it was just I knew what to expect), it didn't affect me at all this time around. Barely put the book down once I'd started, highly recommended.
Really interesting historical novel. Can't wait to read her others.
mflreadz, In Wolf Hall, the only time Mantel uses "He said ..." without identifying the speaker, it's Cromwell speaking. A simple enough formula.
Hilary Mantel shows that historical fiction isn't some kind of romance genre ghetto - when it is done this well, it is compelling brilliant stuff.