Non-fiction, extensive historical account of the six wives of Henry viii I’ve read separate accounts of each of the wives, but this book brings togeth Non-fiction, extensive historical account of the six wives of Henry viii I’ve read separate accounts of each of the wives, but this book brings together all the overlapping stories and intrigue of the Tudor court. ...more
Historical novel based on true story and characters. Excellent narrator of audiobook. This is one of those rare books that will stay with me long termHistorical novel based on true story and characters. Excellent narrator of audiobook. This is one of those rare books that will stay with me long term. The story of midwife Martha Ballard, my emotions alternated between being joyous, sad, suspenseful and angry. Set in the 1700s the saddest thing about this story is the injustices done to women haven’t changed. Tigger warning: discussion about the aftermath of rape. ...more
WOW, what an amazing true story. Listening to this book, brilliantly read by the author, I was engrossed and appalled by the treatment of women in theWOW, what an amazing true story. Listening to this book, brilliantly read by the author, I was engrossed and appalled by the treatment of women in the 1800s and furiously angry at the fact that women are still having to fight so hard to have their voices heard and believed, and to have their rights respected. If you listen to, or read this book, listen all the way to the end, where the author lists women in our time who were accused of being mad by men who disagreed with them. It’s still a common accusation of men to their wives and girlfriends who won’t submit to their control.
Highland romance. I was surprised at how interesting and well written this story is. I was looking for an easy, no-pressure read. This audiobook was rHighland romance. I was surprised at how interesting and well written this story is. I was looking for an easy, no-pressure read. This audiobook was recommended to me by a friend and I was expecting a plot-what-plot romance. However, what I found was, definitely a romance with tastefully written sex scenes, but also an engaging story with an interesting murder mystery as well. ...more
I did not finish this book, it was torture. Most of the reviews refer to it as hard SF, and it is a difficult read. It started well, with the appallingI did not finish this book, it was torture. Most of the reviews refer to it as hard SF, and it is a difficult read. It started well, with the appalling and stupid treatment of academics during China's cultural revolution. I've long been fascinated with China and it's history, in particular, how one man, Mao Zedong, was able to impose such horrendous cruelty and restrictions on such a vast number of people. Then the physics discussion happened and the game of The One Body Problem takes over the book. I wanted to finish the book, and when I have more mental space I may come back to it, but right now I think I'll watch the TV series instead....more
I enjoyed this book and would have bought more in the series, then it ended on such a steep cliffhanger, I decided not to read any further in the seriI enjoyed this book and would have bought more in the series, then it ended on such a steep cliffhanger, I decided not to read any further in the series....more
This is an extremely well-written and interesting story. I've loved Lisa See's other books and this might be my favourite one so far. This is an extremely well-written and interesting story. I've loved Lisa See's other books and this might be my favourite one so far. ...more
I love historical fiction, and I’ve read many books about these historical characters and events, but I feel Follett tried to cover too much history iI love historical fiction, and I’ve read many books about these historical characters and events, but I feel Follett tried to cover too much history in this one book. Too many subplots made the story drag on needlessly. I finished it, but I didn’t enjoy it. ...more
3.5 stars rounded up. I wanted to find more medieval mysteries after i completed the Mathew Cordwainer Mysteries. I bought this audiobook because it’s3.5 stars rounded up. I wanted to find more medieval mysteries after i completed the Mathew Cordwainer Mysteries. I bought this audiobook because it’s also a coroner story set in the same period. The writing, the story and the narrator were good, but the character of Crowner John is awful. I disliked the character so much that I’m not sure if ill continue with the series. ...more
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