A review by little_red_dragon
Anna of Kleve: The Princess in the Portrait by Alison Weir
2.0
In general, I enjoy Alison Weir's books, especially this series. However, I couldn't get behind this book because of the liberties that Alison takes with the source material. I fully understand that this is a historical fiction novel, but she essentially bases the majority of the plot on an event that has little to no historical basis.
Essentially, Anna's entire life and decision making in this novel rests on an event that likely never happened, which made it difficult to get into the novel. In addition, the novel is so bloated. 500 pages on Anna of Cleve? It's all too much and just drags on and on.
While I'd recommend most of the other books in this series, I'd advise staying away from this one.
Essentially, Anna's entire life and decision making in this novel rests on an event that likely never happened, which made it difficult to get into the novel. In addition, the novel is so bloated. 500 pages on Anna of Cleve? It's all too much and just drags on and on.
While I'd recommend most of the other books in this series, I'd advise staying away from this one.