The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory BookRags.com Summary & Study Guide

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Genres: Historical Fiction, Tudor Period, Historical, Fiction

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First published November 29, 2010

Reviews

[Franziska Self Fisken · Rating 4 out of 5]

like the way I learn so much about history through her books.

[Kathleen Cochran · Rating 5 out of 5]

The was the first of Philippa's Tudor series - and is my favorite. It is a great historic story very well-told. So little is often told about Mary Boleyn and the role she played in the line of succession. I will always say that if Henry VIII had just married the other sister, he would have had his male heir years earlier with much less drama. This was true for both his significant mistresses who bore him sons.

Don't worry. I haven't told you the whole story. Read and enjoy. Then enjoy reading again. I did!

[David Gill · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very informative and exciting. You are really transported back in time,

[Catherine Neal · Rating 2 out of 5]

TL;DR- Read but make sure to treat as fiction and probably educate yourself on Anne Boleyn Files youtube videos afterwards. Horribly inaccurate but very engaging- only more than decent novel of PG's.I am a history lover and I have always been aware that to deem this novel as far from historically accurate is too lenient. After reading several other Philippa Gregory novels including The White Queen, The White Princess, The Red Queen, etc., I was hesitant to pick up another book. Her writing has never been my cup of tea, it is far too drawn out and in some areas, suspense is horribly set up and in others the moments that could make a book strong and engaging are cut out. Suffice to say, I was rather unwilling to read this but on the advice of my mother who states it is the best novel PG has written, I did. And it was great in terms of fiction but not in any semblance of fact. You MUST treat this book simply as FICTION. The glaring inaccuracies started popping up on the first page and continued almost constantly throughout the novel. But I was engaged in the book, in a way that none of PG's other novels had made me, and I remained engaged finishing the book in eight days. Of course, I constantly noted things that seemed wrong or misleading and then I watched a whole ton of Claire Ridgeway's (Anne Boleyn Files) Youtube videos to make sure my brain hadn't absorbed the inaccuracy.

[Natasha James · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed walking the medieval halls with Mary, it felt like Tudor England coming alive.

[Desiree Stevenson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the book not so much a fan of the movie.

[Rachel Harrison · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ok

[Reader · Rating 4 out of 5]

Made me rage against the treatment of women, even today, and made me incredibly grateful for my sister, who treats me so well and who I have rarely had to compete with.

[Jesse Figuera · Rating 5 out of 5]

second time reading. wow. so captivating!

[Erika · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Other Boelyn Girl is fascinating. This is my first truly enjoyable foray into historical fiction. Total page-turner, resulting in many late nights reading when I should have been sleeping. My only miniature complaint is that the subject material of the book probably isn’t interesting to a wide range of readers, making me less likely to get into a good conversation about this book.

[Sarah]

I bought this book at an Independent book seller because it looked intriquing and I know very little about King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. I loved reading it. The text draws you into the day-to-day love affairs, scandals, battles, sorrows, and merriment of the time. I highly recommend it.

[Lisa Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super to listen to on my commute.

[Donna Winters · Rating 5 out of 5]

One off her best books

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I couldn't put this book down. Great historical fiction.