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The sequel to Wolf Hall. This book is very well written, and for the most part, Ms. Mantel has solved her problem with the "he, "him," whoever issue. She more clearly explains who is doing the speaking.

This book covers the approximate three year period of time during which Anne Boleyn was queen of England. Although it took seven years to marry King Henry, she was married only three years. She failed to produce a son, so Henry decided to take a new wife. This book explains in detail the plot to rid the kingdom of Anne. (Really, of all the Boleyns.)

While Ms. Mantel admits that this is not a history, per se, it is rather a story of what might have happened. There is no surviving transcript of Anne's trial. She was not allowed a defense attorney. We still don't know - not really - whether she was the wanton strumpet that Cromwell and the others hoped she was, or is she was much maligned.

This book illustrates clearly how powerful Thomas Cromwell became. He became a very wealthy man and had much property. He rose very high in Henry's court. He had absolute power - second only to Henry himself. It is awe inspiring to think just how powerful he became.

I simply cannot wait until the next book in the series is printed!! Please hurry, Ms. Mantel!


Tags : Bring Up the Bodies [Hilary Mantel] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. HardCover. Pub Date :2012-05-10 Pages: 411 Language: English Publisher: HarperCollins UK Winner of the Man Booker Prize 2012 With this historic win for BRING UP THE BODIES. Hilary Mantel becomes the first British author and the first woman to be awarded two Man Booker Prizes. as well as being the first to win with two consecutive novels.Continuing what began in the Man Booker Prize-winning WOLF HALL. we return to the court of Henry VIII. to witness the irresistible rise of Thomas Cromwell as he contrives the destruction of Anne Boleyn.By 1535 Cromwell is Chief Minister to Henry. his fortunes having risen with those of Anne Boleyn.But the split from the Catholic Church has left England dangerously isolated. and Anne has failed to give the king an heir . Cromwell watches as Henry falls for plain Jane Seymour.Negotiating the politics of the court. Cromwell must find a solution ...,Hilary Mantel,Bring Up the Bodies,Fourth Estate,0007315090,Fiction - Historical,Historical - General

Bring Up the Bodies Hilary Mantel 8601300022895 Books Reviews

Good sequel to Wolf Hall. Is a novel that spans a much shorter period of time than its predecessor. Seemed to spin its wheels a bit as I knew (as many do) the fate of Anne Boleyn and I became impatient for the inevitable conclusion. Well written, an interesting interpretation of what might have been for this well-known yet not well-documented part of human history. Some word overusage, such as the word sleek is used very often. Cromwell is about as sympathetically portrayed as he can be, though he definitely plays a monstrous role here. Also the many lords and dukes and earls are not well known to me, so their significance sort of did not ring with me and they sort of mesh together. Henry VIII truly seems like a psychopath, twisting rules and the whole country around for his own convenience. Though Anne is not a sympathetic character as portrayed by Mantel, you have to have some sympathy for her here. Same for Katherine of Aragon who also passes in this novel (not a spoiler...history). All in all this was a lot of setup work for the next novel rather than a standalone effort.
In this sequel to Wolf Hall, Hillary Mantel continues to weave a fascinating tale of Henry VIII and Tudor England.

By now, Thomas Cromwell has become one of the most powerful counselors to King Henry, and yet it is also more evident than ever that his hold to power is precarious. The main plotline of this book is Queen Anne’s demise, and Cromwell’s part in it. Not vindictive, not cruel, just doing his job, constructing a legal case out of Henry’s desire to be rid of Anne so that he can try his luck for a male heir with yet another wife.

Mantel continues to impress with her in-depth research of the period and ability to humanize her characters. She constructs so many complex layers of Thomas Cromwell – through the way he conducts his craft as Henry’s chief lawyer, and through his many reminiscences of his own past as a mercenary and a young apprentice in Italy. I suspect she takes quite a few artistic freedoms in imagining his character – was he really this forward-thinking? Was he really such a good family man? But she does it so well and entirely believable, that whether this is the true Thomas Cromwell or not is almost beside the point. Her Thomas Cromwell will be the one you’ll imagine for the rest of time after reading Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies.
Hilary Mantel is a brilliant writer. Just brilliant. And this is a fascinating story. I had no idea what a clever, diabolical, ingenious, and manipulative person Thomas Cromwell was. He is a man around whom you want to be careful what you say. He can and will use it against you--if it suits his purposes. And since he's right-hand man to King Henry VIII (no slouch at plotting himself), it will sooner or later suit his purposes. He is cold, cunning, intelligent, mysterious, and at times, darkly funny. Yes, the book has humor--but you have to pay attention. Having watched "Wolf Hall" with the inimitable Mark Rylant, I could picture no one else in the role, and Rylant's slim, barely noticeable smile haunted me all through the book. Anne Boleyn, as portrayed by Mantel, is not a particularly sympathetic character, so it's difficult to feel sorry for her. On the other hand, where would she get compassion? She is envied by nearly every woman in the land, constantly berated by royalty and subjects alike, and deserted by everyone close to her, including her own family. She sees life as a fight for survival, and sadly, she turns out to be right. Apparently it is good to be king because Henry has everything on his side, including Cromwell. He's a person you'd want rooting for you too--right up until the moment he turns on you. This is a rich accounting, filled with history and details galore. Mantel brings Elizabethan England to life, from clothing and food to transportation, architecture, politics, religion, superstition, government, everyday life--and torture. It's a robust, unflinching novel filled with fascinating characters. But as intriguing as Henry is, he cannot hold a candle to Cromwell. I read--and loved--Wolf Hall. This is even better. I'm hoping for a sequel. No one writes historic fiction like Mantel. Her research is impressive and her writing is unrivaled. Don't miss this book.
The sequel to Wolf Hall. This book is very well written, and for the most part, Ms. Mantel has solved her problem with the "he, "him," whoever issue. She more clearly explains who is doing the speaking.

This book covers the approximate three year period of time during which Anne Boleyn was queen of England. Although it took seven years to marry King Henry, she was married only three years. She failed to produce a son, so Henry decided to take a new wife. This book explains in detail the plot to rid the kingdom of Anne. (Really, of all the Boleyns.)

While Ms. Mantel admits that this is not a history, per se, it is rather a story of what might have happened. There is no surviving transcript of Anne's trial. She was not allowed a defense attorney. We still don't know - not really - whether she was the wanton strumpet that Cromwell and the others hoped she was, or is she was much maligned.

This book illustrates clearly how powerful Thomas Cromwell became. He became a very wealthy man and had much property. He rose very high in Henry's court. He had absolute power - second only to Henry himself. It is awe inspiring to think just how powerful he became.

I simply cannot wait until the next book in the series is printed!! Please hurry, Ms. Mantel!