the_most_happy_1533's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Alison Weir is a fantastic historian and storyteller. She using these strength to bring Henry VIII to live in this novel. This novel does an amazing job of portraying Henry not only as a King but also as a human being with feelings and flaws. Part of this book felt rushed but this book could be double the size and still not fit everything about his life into it. Overall, great read! Like all Weir Historical fiction, it is accessible to those who do not have an academic history background!
sashathewild's review against another edition
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
pathfindernicole's review
informative
slow-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
brithistnerd's review against another edition
4.0
Historian Alison Weir has a leg up on other writers when it comes to writing historical fiction due to the sheer amount of research that has gone into her non-fiction works throughout the years. When she began adding historical fiction into her body of work, I was excited knowing she would keep a high level of authenticity in her novels.
The King's Pleasure is a novel told from the point of view of Henry VIII, and it's a winner. I highly recommend it to fans of Tudor era historical fiction. It makes a nice addition to the completed Six Wives series.
*I received an advanced reader copy of this book from NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
The King's Pleasure is a novel told from the point of view of Henry VIII, and it's a winner. I highly recommend it to fans of Tudor era historical fiction. It makes a nice addition to the completed Six Wives series.
*I received an advanced reader copy of this book from NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
amydiddle's review
dark
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
luckyladybug3's review against another edition
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
the_ber's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
honeybadger11492's review
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0