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[decemberthirty]

Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel tells a long, many-threaded story: Henry VIII's divorce from Katherine of Aragon, his re-marriage to Anne Boleyn, the beginnings of the English Reformation, the rise and fall of Cardinal Wolsey, the rise and rise and rise of Wolsey's servant Thomas Cromwell. All of these plots are important, but it is Cromwell who is at

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[silviarambles]

Hello! I arrive here via ange, in one of those random clicking on friends of friends profiles and finding they sound like your kind of person. We seem to share various interests, so I came here to leave a comment and what do I find? You've reviewed the book I'm finishing right now! Totally agree with everything, including the fact it took me over 200 pages to stop being annoyed beyond belief by the writing style and then be unable to put it down. Anyway...to the point! Mind if I add you? :)

[decemberthirty]

What a funny series of coincidences, right down to feeling the same way about Wolf Hall! I definitely don't mind if you add me--I had a look at your profile, and it seems quite likely that we'll get along. In fact, I've already gone ahead and added you. If you'd like, you're welcome to check out my intro post and learn a bit more about this person you've stumbled upon...

Also, I just finished Bring Up the Bodies, the sequel to Wolf Hall, and while I didn't think it was *quite* as good, it was still a great read. Recommended!

Thanks for dropping by!

[silviarambles]

The wonders of LJ! Thanks for the link to the intro post, I always enjoy reading those. I have one here too if you're interested!

I have that ready on the shelf, but I think I need a bit of a break from that prose..but it's definitely on my to-read list!

[ivysoul]

This has absolutely nothing to do with your post but kaishin108 sent me your way because she thought we might get along so I promised to say hi and would you be willing to friend me and see if she's right? I'm Marie, btw :)

[decemberthirty]

Hi! Thanks for dropping by to say hello! :)
I'd be happy to give LJ-friendship a try, and I promise I won't be offended if it turns out that my journal isn't your style. I'll go add you now, and if you'd like to learn more about what you're getting yourself into, please feel welcome to check out my intro post.