Right now I am halfway through Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel and loving it. It is a fascinating take on the Thomas Cromwell, Henry VII and Anne Boleyn story. Even though I am familiar with the history and know how it will all turn out (off with her head!), it is still a page-turner. The writing is that good and Cromwell is such a fascinating character. One small criticism - it is told in the 3rd person and sometimes I don't know who is speaking/thinking, or who the author is referring to - Cromwell or someone else. A number of times I've had to stop and re-read paragraphs to try to figure it out. Nevertheless, I am savoring this book, and looking forward to Bring Up the Bodies.
Monday, July 16, 2012
World's Lamest Blogger
Literally. Due to an excruciating back injury 2 months ago, with concurrent sports-related over-use injuries (and general decrepitude, it seems) I have been down for the count. Since sitting was painful and to be avoided at all costs, I did not spend much time at the computer. I have been reading plenty, though, because I can do that laying flat on my stomach, or standing up (only 2 comfortable positions), or while walking (gently!) on the treadmill. So, I hope to do some posts about the books I've been reading during this time of recuperation and rehabilitation. Some short posts, obviously, since sitting for more than a short time is just asking for trouble.
Right now I am halfway through Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel and loving it. It is a fascinating take on the Thomas Cromwell, Henry VII and Anne Boleyn story. Even though I am familiar with the history and know how it will all turn out (off with her head!), it is still a page-turner. The writing is that good and Cromwell is such a fascinating character. One small criticism - it is told in the 3rd person and sometimes I don't know who is speaking/thinking, or who the author is referring to - Cromwell or someone else. A number of times I've had to stop and re-read paragraphs to try to figure it out. Nevertheless, I am savoring this book, and looking forward to Bring Up the Bodies.
Right now I am halfway through Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel and loving it. It is a fascinating take on the Thomas Cromwell, Henry VII and Anne Boleyn story. Even though I am familiar with the history and know how it will all turn out (off with her head!), it is still a page-turner. The writing is that good and Cromwell is such a fascinating character. One small criticism - it is told in the 3rd person and sometimes I don't know who is speaking/thinking, or who the author is referring to - Cromwell or someone else. A number of times I've had to stop and re-read paragraphs to try to figure it out. Nevertheless, I am savoring this book, and looking forward to Bring Up the Bodies.
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