Wolf Hall, Hilary Mantel

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rubberglove · 28/12/2012 19:21

I'm not warming to it so far. Should I stick with it?

No spoilers please!

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BillyBollyBrandy · 28/12/2012 19:26

I loved it, keep plugging away! What I thought was good about the way it was written was how you warmed to Cromwell and his self justification for what he was doing.

Bringing Up the Bodies is very good aswell.

HomeEcoGnomist · 28/12/2012 19:25

Keep going, it is worth it!
Just got the second in the series, can't wait for DH to have a night out so I can have a lovely peaceful read

Arisbottle · 28/12/2012 19:24

It took me longer than I thought to warm to it. I persevered but did not find it to be an outstanding read , just very good.

CollieAndTheEyeV · 28/12/2012 19:23

Same here. It's still half read on my bookshelf. The fact it's the hard back edition and is as cumbersome as fuck to read didn't help.

Mrsrudolphduvall · 28/12/2012 19:23

I have never tried it.
Just looks like too much hard work tbh.
Although I am prepared to be persuded if a rush of MNetters tell me I abu...

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