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Wolf Hall

Written by: Hilary Mantel
Narrated by: Simon Slater
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National Book Critics Circle, Fiction, 2010

Man Booker Prize, Fiction, 2009

Tudor England. Henry VIII is on the throne, but has no heir. Cardinal Wolsey is charged with securing his divorce. Into this atmosphere of distrust comes Thomas Cromwell - a man as ruthlessly ambitious in his wider politics as he is for himself. His reforming agenda is carried out in the grip of a self-interested parliament and a king who fluctuates between romantic passions and murderous rages.

©2009 Hilary Mantell (P)2009 WF Howes Ltd Historical
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Critic Reviews

"If the dance between king and mistress is expertly choreographed, it is Mantel's presentation of the common realm - the seething streets of Putney and Wimbledon, populated by drapers and boatmen - that gives this novel the force of revelation." ( The Guardian)

"...as soon as I opened the book I was gripped. I read it almost non-stop. When I did have to put it down, I was full of regret the story was over, a regret I still feel. This is a wonderful and intelligently imagined retelling of a familiar tale from an unfamiliar angle - one that makes the drama unfolding nearly five centuries ago look new again, and shocking again, too. " ( The Times)

"The reader, Simon Slater, skilfully adopts contrasting voices and the narrative has an immediacy close to a dramatisation... Provocative, rewarding listening." (The Times)
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A fictional but based on reality account of Thomas Cromwell Anna his party in the history of Britain and King Henry VIII. Very well narrated by Simon Slater, his various voices for older characters are apt.

Exceptional narration, absorbing story

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Good book written on Thomas Cromwell. Well narrated. Go for it if wishing to learn about English history.

good one

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Excellent book and narration. It's rare for me to prefer a narration to the actual reading. loved it

Excellent narration

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Nothing much to say, this felt like a slow listening since the plotline isnt really gripping although the narrator has done a FABULOUS job. The writer has used the word “he” so randomly that its so confusing to understand who is this “he” in the myraid of characters introduced.

Over hyped book, avoidable read.

Narration is excellent but felt the book was a bit of a drag

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Wolf Hall is set in one of the most interesting period of British history- Tudor England during the reign of Henry VIII. Mantel takes historical characters and infuses them with personalities. The prose is immersive and beautiful. The narrative techniques are interesting- the use of "he" to refer to Cromwell without naming him, the flashbacks, refusal to clearly state what's happening and forcing readers to pay attention. The rivalry of Cromwell and More are the highlights. Their witty exchanges made me cackle out loud. I enjoyed the audio performance of Simon Slater as well. The length of the book is challenging but worth it.

Challenging and worth it.

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