A review by lateromantic
A Place of Greater Safety by Hilary Mantel

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I don't want to say that this is Hilary Mantel's best work, but it is certainly a triumph, even among her bibliography. It is a triumph of research, empathy, perspective, storytelling... I literally cannot believe that this is her first book. A marvel.