The Other Boleyn Girl (Abridged) Audiobook

" Great period book. "

" I read this book club selection somewhat reluctantly as Philippa Gregory is not exactly known for her historical accuracy, and I like my historical fiction to be as accurate as possible while still being entertaining. Sure enough, by the time I was few pages in I had already noticed several inaccuracies and was ready to toss the book aside. I kept reading, though, and was soon caught up in the story. Told from the point of view of Mary Boleyn, Anne Boleyn's younger (younger in this book, but in reality most historians believe older) sister, it chronicles the Boleyn Family's rise to power in the court of Henry VIII. It is actually a rather shocking book, as we see how families in the royal court attempted to gain power by pimping their young daughters to the king. Being a historical romance, there is some sex, but it is not too graphic, and I wouldn't call this book a bodice ripper. I probably won't read any more Philippa Gregory, but have to admit that I enjoyed this book and even learned a bit about the workings of royal court life. I do fail to see why the author felt she needed to change the age and birth order of the Boleyn sisters to tell her story. "

" This is a really good read! "

" I would prefer to give this 2.5 rather than 3 but I can't. It's ok. Easy to read and reasonably entertaining. As you already know the basic plot from history there are no surprises or twists. I personally think it unlikely that Ann Boleyn would have been quite so calculating- is Gregory projecting modern values/ behaviour onto her early modern subjects? It's essentially Tudor set chick-lit I guess. I expected better writing at least. "

" A page turner, for sure! I seem to like a twisted tale and this was one. Excepting the ridiculous sex scenes that were completely unneccesary, it was a very interesting and fun read. "

" It's more like a romance novel rather than historical novel, but because Gregory made this period of history popular, I give 4 stars. "

" I liked this book a lot and it really showed the competition for the kings love in that age "

" Fantastic historical fiction novel that led me to read all of the author's books! Philippa Gregory is amazing! "

" Easy beach reading. Just enough of everything to keep it interesting. "

" Well, naturally, after watching the Tudors series... I had to read more about the Boleyn family. And what a screwed up hot mess they were! Good read... I will make an effort to read more of Gregory's work. "

" LOVED LOVED this book I am so surprised I read it out of a sort of duty to a work mate she loved it - I so didn't want to read it but SO happy that I did. "

" Must admit I saw the movie a few years ago which got me curious a out the book. The book is completely different! "

" Very well written, especially for historical fiction. There were times when it was tough to continue reading, but in the end, a good read. "

" I really love this book. Couldn't put it down. "

" This is an excellent read. It will challenge your perspective on Tudor history and have you asking all sorts of new questions about Henry and the Church of Rome. "

" Eh. Entertaining, without a doubt. A bit of a bodice-ripper, which I could have done without. Enjoyable, but tough to follow wolf hall and bring up the bodies. "

" This was a rollicking good read, totally fictional in places but based ever so loosely on Henry VIII and his supposedly oversexed court! Enjoy it for what it is, a tale with some fun and frivolity. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. "

" This is a very escapist re-imagining of royalty and I loved every minute of it and slightly didn't like myself for liking it so much. "

" I love ANYTHING by Gregory but this was very good. I have visited England a lot and have seen Heaver Castle. She writes so real about the days of Henry the VIII "

" Became pedantic and drawn-out. I quit 2/3 of the way through. "

" Loved, loved, loved it! This book began my love affair with Philippa Gregory's works. "

" This book was the best I love the Tudor history that's Nevis I'm British "

" actually enjoying the book "

" A totally guilty pleasure..not very historically accurate, but a good story "

" A lengthy book, but it kept my attention throughout. I want to read more from this author. "

" Amazing details and well written and well researched. I enjoyed it. "

" Anything she writes is engaging and well researched without getting bogged down in historical stats; here, the story is the driver! "

" Probably the best book she ever wrote and one of my all-time favorites. I could not put this book down - I devoured it. If you like historical fiction and the Tudors, don't miss this one. "

" Loved it and what a surprise...takes a few chapters but once you start reading its tough to put this down. Book transforms you to another time. "

" Great read! Suspenseful and harsh. I LOVE the Tudor era and it's entire history. This book delivers a fictional side of history. Makes you want to love and hate the Boelyn sisters and their whole family. "

" i love this authoranother great book in the series "

" The main character got in the way, otherwise it was an interesting historical read. "

" all of her books are just WONDERFUL and this one did not dissapoint! "

" How would I get through the winter without Philippa Gregory? Once fall creeps around The Other Bolyn Girl or The Red queen will be on my list! "

" Read this book awhile ago. I vaguely remember the book but I really love Phillipa Gregory. I do think that I enjoyed the book.... "

" Not as good as some of her more recent novels. "

" Gregory really knows how to immerse you into the story, I have been hooked on her tudor series for a few weeks now. On to the next.... "