Michelle Posted March 10, 2006 Posted March 10, 2006 It's about time we had a thread for Philippa, I think, seeing as she's mentioned so often. Official Site Who's read what, what did you like and dislike, do any of them belong in a series etc ? Quote
Kell Posted March 10, 2006 Posted March 10, 2006 So far I've only read The Other Boleyn Girl. I loved it & it was more than enough to encourage me to try another of hers. I'll be starting The Queen's Fool tonight in the tub & going by what a lot of people have been saying, I think I'll really enjoy this one too. I also really like the look of The Wise Woman - I think it'll be very interesting... I'll end up getting them all eventually, I know it - once I get hooked on an author like that, there's no stopping me! Quote
Inanna Posted March 10, 2006 Posted March 10, 2006 I've not read any but I have sat on my shelf waiting patiently to be read, the following: The Queen's Fool The Other Boleyn Girl The Wise Woman The Favoured Child (picked up today, funnily enough) Quote
Angel Posted March 10, 2006 Posted March 10, 2006 So far I've read The Queen's Fool The Other Boleyn Girl The Wise Woman The Favoured Child The Constant Princess Meridon Quote
Tash Posted March 10, 2006 Posted March 10, 2006 The only ones I've not read are: Fallen Skies, Perfectly Correct (which I have in my 'to read pile') and Bread and Chocolate. I'm not really bothered about reading her childrens books. Every book I've read by this woman has been brilliant. The only one that sticks out as not being quite as good at the rest was Zelda's Cut. Quote
Michelle Posted March 10, 2006 Author Posted March 10, 2006 I've started The Other Boleyn Girl, and so far I'm impressed enough to get The Queens Fool She seems to have that skill of writing believable characters that you start to feel for. Quote
Kell Posted March 10, 2006 Posted March 10, 2006 So, is The Wise Woman as good as it sounds then, Angel? Quote
Kell Posted March 10, 2006 Posted March 10, 2006 LOL, at this rate, following in the footsteps of a certain book by Karen J Fowler, we could have a Philippa Gregory Book Club. (In case nobody has a clue what I'm on about, check in the reviews section for her book The Jane Austen Book Club). Quote
Angel Posted March 10, 2006 Posted March 10, 2006 I enjoyed the Wise Woman Kell. It is about a woman who uses her herbs and cures at a time when this trade was deemed witchcraft during the time of the Reformation. I dont think it's her best but is worth the read. Quote
Inanna Posted March 11, 2006 Posted March 11, 2006 The one, out of the ones that I have here, that appeals to me the most, is The Favoured Child ATM Quote
Angel Posted March 11, 2006 Posted March 11, 2006 Inanna, I read that one over 18 yrs ago and I remember that it was good. I found my longlost edition 2 weeks ago on my mother's bookshelf, I forgot to pack it when I left home 15 yrs ago - so I plan to reread it Quote
Michelle Posted March 11, 2006 Author Posted March 11, 2006 So I take it she covers different eras? I'm really enjoying The Other Boleyn Girl - the differences in their 'society' are just amazing! Quote
Angel Posted March 11, 2006 Posted March 11, 2006 Yes she does and different backgrounds. A respectable Trade is in 18C Bristol about the slave trade. Dragonwyke - 1840 s New York, I haven't tried these yet but they do have good reviews Quote
Angel Posted March 11, 2006 Posted March 11, 2006 Whilst checking Amazon just now for my last post I noticed that Philippa has a new book out on September 4th entitled the Last Boleyn. This one is about Anne's cousin Jane. This one will be added to my wish list as it's a month before my birthday! Quote
Tash Posted March 11, 2006 Posted March 11, 2006 I really enjoyed A Respectable Trade. Again, it's very easy to become so absorbed in her writing that you feel like you are there and it can be pretty scary. I went through feelings of guilt at how our ancestors treated people, disgust at what human beings had to endure, anger at narrowminded bigotry, love for a particular character...you name it.... Fantastic book. Quote
Michelle Posted March 15, 2006 Author Posted March 15, 2006 I've just finished The Othe Boleyn Girl, and it may have overtaken Labyrinth as my book of the year so far! Her characters were great, and so well written. They appear well researched, and you really feel you've stepped back in history! Quote
Tash Posted March 16, 2006 Posted March 16, 2006 Brilliant isn't she Michelle I have good taste in authors *nods* Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted March 16, 2006 Posted March 16, 2006 I started TOBG on Sunday and I finished it yesterday, wow, I really enjoyed it! Have now started The Queens Fool which is pretty good so far. Quote
Michelle Posted March 16, 2006 Author Posted March 16, 2006 I've started The Queen's Fool too, and have just bought a copy of The Virgin's Lover! Quote
Inanna Posted May 11, 2006 Posted May 11, 2006 So what is everyone's favourite Philippa Gregory book? I have lots on my shelf and keep meaning to dive in, so I thought I'd go with the most popular one LOL Quote
Angel Posted May 11, 2006 Posted May 11, 2006 I've enjoyed them all so far, so this one is a toughie! If pushed I would have to say The Virgin's Lover Quote
Kell Posted May 11, 2006 Posted May 11, 2006 I've read 4 now & The Other Boleyn Girl is definitely my fave so far. I was a tad disappointed by The Wise Woman as it wasn't quite what i was expecting, but it was still a good read. 2nd place goes to The Queen's Fool & 3rd place to The Virgin's Lover... Quote
Kell Posted May 30, 2006 Posted May 30, 2006 I wasn't so keen on The Wise Woman, but I think that was possibly because it wasn't based on an actual historical figure like the others I'd read by Gregory. The Constant Princess was a return to form though - I really enjoyed that - but I still think The Other Boleyn Girl is my favourite of hers to date. Quote
Angel Posted May 30, 2006 Posted May 30, 2006 I've got A Respectable Trade on the way from Green Metropolis - has anyone raed this one?? Quote
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