A review by justinenoon82
Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel

challenging dark emotional informative reflective tense 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

4.0

The book is quite long and my focus did wander at times, but it’s a brilliant read for those who enjoy deep character studies and historical detail. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Misogyny, Violence, and Murder

Minor: Miscarriage

There are some intense scenes involving political executions and betrayals that might be unsettling for some readers.