Comments on: Wideacre (Philippa Gregory) Review

By: Katy

Katy — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 07:37:29 +0000

Yep I think Wideacre is a really good read… just try not to mind the incest so much.

Check out my library section!! Most of my “completed” books were really good unless I gave them a super low rating.

if you like historical fiction, you should read “Wild Swans,” or “Mao’s Last Dancer.” I especially love reading historical fiction based in China.

By: Katy

Katy — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 07:34:49 +0000

It does somewhat occur in The Other Boelyn, but not as much as Wideacre… which recurs in like every page. Kinda really disturbing! Nevertheless, I think Philippa Gregory is a powerful writer and knows how to captivate her audience well.

By: Katy

Katy — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 07:33:06 +0000

Damn Christine, I’m scared! You have no idea how mad I got reading The Favored Child but if Meridon annoyed you, I’m scared what it would do to me!

I read the synopsis for Earthly Joys and Virgin Earth, and as much as I love historical fiction, I find some of Philippa Gregory’s books a little too slow for me… but I guess I shouldn’t judge a book by it’s cover (or it’s description in this case).

By: The Favored Child (Philippa Gregory) Review - twentyfourcarat.net

The Favored Child (Philippa Gregory) Review - twentyfourcarat.net — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 06:52:26 +0000

[...] BUT SERIOUSLY … this IS a very good book despite that ONE point I mentioned above just because I have super low tolerance of that stuff (especially when it happens in real life!!). I said it sucked, but I still recommend it if you read Wideacre. [...]

By: emma

emma — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:22:24 +0000

i always read your book reviews, or i try to? i dont know what books to read EVER and i try not to go for anything too thick because my schedule doesnt allow extensive reading and if i stop half way i dont know if i can easily pick it up again given time constraints.

anyways im reading abundance, marie antoinette book. it’s really good, im captivated whenever i DO get the chance to read.

so this book is good, despite its ickiness?

anything else you recommend?
i <3 historical novels!!! bring them on!

By: Christine

Christine — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:57:37 +0000

based off all her books I read, I read pretty much all of them and have m ost of them with the except of Wise Women which is coming along with another one of her book, The Favored Child is still a bit mess up but a little bit better than Wideacre. The Wideacre trilogy is the darkest of her books but its still a good read. I was actually more annoyed at some parts of the last book. You should read Virgin Earth, its sister book and I forgot the other one about slave trading. If anything I love how vividly Philippa writes.

By: Carmen

Carmen — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 07:07:09 +0000

Wow, the summary made it sound like Beatrice was the GOOD character, up until the final line, at least! This sounds really, really interesting, I’m going to check it out as soon as exams are over and done with

Thanks for the review!

By: Mihoriel

Mihoriel — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 02:03:03 +0000

Incest just remains of her other work: “The Other Boleyn” (heh, someone gave it away this information to me…) however Gregory always manage to captivate audiences because she uses so much history in her novels. I have yet to finish “The Other Boleyn” because of school readings but I’m excited to.

That is a good reason to be creeped out: amazed by the “evil” villain. Reminds me of admiring the character of Satan in the beginning of Paradise Lost. Totally annoyed me too.