Squidcast sent from the lens Wolf Hall - Prize Winning Novel

Review of Prize Winning Novel, Wolf Hall

06/26/2010 9:07 am

Although Wolf Hall has had mixed reviews that almost put me off reading it, I loved it. In fact, I like it so much I was determined to review it and share it with others.

Yes, it is a long novel and the writing style takes a bit of getting used to. However, the style isn't intrusive and off-putting as is the style used in some experimental novels.

I knew very little about the 'hero' Thomas Cromwell, advisor to Henry VIII, only what I vaguely remembered from school. Hilary Mantel has made him a subtle, intelligent, fearless and determined man. She gives him a conscience, though, and loyalty to friends, family and those he serves. I found him curiously lovable in a dour way.

I hope my enthusiasm for this book comes over in the review.