The Other Queen

I compare this book to The Red Queen. Both books contain characters that can be abrasive and borderline annoying. Its enjoyable to expand ones imagination beyond the historical characters whom we admire.

The various characters are always well developed and true to themselves in Philippa Gregory's novels. This time; however, the characters repeat themselves and their thoughts over and over and over. It moved much slower than her other books in this series.

I still enjoyed the book from the historical standpoint, and she definitely got across what the politics and lives of the people of England were during this period. It also illustrates how society had to deal with changing times. I enjoyed Bess's "self made woman" approach to life. She, too, was an example of how society was in transition from royal and noble rule to people rising in status due to cleverness and hard work.

Bress remains my favorite and the character I was rooting for, but her husband was soooo noble and lost in his love and concern as well as caught up in the change of status for the nobles that my heart felt for him as well.

I will use this book to reinforce what life was like in England during this time frame with my fifth grade class. It is so difficult for them to understand just how trapped women of that time were as well as all the political plots which can be applied to politics just about anywhere and any time.

Philippa Gregory is a master at making history interesting. I am basically a fan of mysteries and detective novels. She fits this genre as well as historical fiction.

I have now read all of Philippa Gregory's "Tudor" Series and loved, loved them all!! Each book gives great insight into each character and the time period. Philippa Gregory is an outstanding writer!!! The narration was great and puts you in the time period as you listen. Narrators didn't lose my attention!! Great Book!!

I usually enjoy Philippa Gregory. I don't know why I can't get into this book. I just can't get into it. I'm goint to request a refund.

Best part was the narration. The narrators were incredibly realistic.
In some sections the story line was redendant and it was very slow.

Yes. I have read and/or listened several of her works.

Since ther story is told from the perspective of three historical figures, each brought the personalities, and their significant differences to life. THey did an excellent job.

No

history, entertaining and enjoyable

This is a great example where a history lesson can be entertaining and enjoyable