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The Other Boleyn Girl | 
 enlarge | Author: Philippa Gregory
Publisher: Touchstone
Category: Book
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Rating:  834 reviews
Sales Rank: 11090
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1st Scribner Paperback Fiction Ed
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 672
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 8 x 5.3 x 1.6
ISBN: 0743227441
Dewey Decimal Number: 823.914
EAN: 9780743227445
ASIN: 0743227441
Publication Date: June 4, 2003
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Product Description
Two sisters competing for the greatest prize: the love of a kingWhen Mary Boleyn comes to court as an innocent girl of fourteen, she catches the eye of Henry VIII. Dazzled by the king, Mary falls in love with both her golden prince and her growing role as unofficial queen. However, she soon realizes just how much she is a pawn in her familys ambitious plots as the kings interest begins to wane and she is forced to step aside for her best friend and rival: her sister, Anne. Then Mary knows that she must defy her family and her king, and take her fate into her own hands. A rich and compelling tale of love, sex, ambition, and intrigue, The Other Boleyn Girl introduces a woman of extraordinary determination and desire who lived at the heart of the most exciting and glamorous court in Europe and survived by following her own heart.
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 Power, Politics, and Corruption: Intense December 24, 2008
The Other Boleyn Girl is the best piece of historical fiction that I've ever read; there were several nights when I couldn't put down the book and read until the early morning hours.
Historical fiction is not generally my preferred reading choice, but I thoroughly enjoyed Phillipa Gregory's portrayal of Henry VIII's court, the ambition of the Boleyn family, and the tragic demise of Anne Boleyn, the oldest of two sisters in the Boleyn family. The story is told by Anne's younger sister, Mary Boleyn, who was married off at the age of 13, became the king's mistress until he lost interest in her, and then after many years of being a pawn in her family's ambitious plan to rise to power, whatever the cost, began to make her own decisions.
Anne and Mary were both beautiful young women who were members of a powerful family that felt it could never have too much power or too much wealth. It was fascinating to read about the choices each of these women made along the way, and where their choices led them. It was also eye opening to read about what life was like for women in the 1500s.
The English court during Henry VIII's reign is a poignant reminder of what can happen when corruption and abuse of power dominate, no one is safe.
Even if you're not someone who typically reads historical fiction, read The Other Boleyn Girl. It will not disappoint!
The Other Boleyn Girl (Boleyn) book December 21, 2008
This was purchased as a gift for a family member. It was easy to shop online and the item was a good value, which came quickly, and was well packaged.
Superbly Complex December 14, 2008
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This book has truly been one of the best books I've ever read. It is fast paced with a well-woven suspenseful plot with twists and turns. The complexity of the character's emotions, especially Mary Boleyn as the 1st person narrator, is extraordinary. Mary pulls you into her life and into the inner workings of her family and life in Henry VIII's court. While the story may be fictional, many details are historically accurate. After finishing this book, I went on to read a biography of Anne Boleyn and one on Henry VIII. I can't say enough good things about The Other Boleyn Girl, though. I breezed through all 600 pages in a matter of days because it was just that good!
 4+ actually; great plot and really hot December 2, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
There is quite a bit of raunchy in this one. Of course you have a good sister and a bad one. Lots of unexpected "bumps" along the way. Worth reading but the movie is nothing to compare. A book is always so much better.
Great Book November 24, 2008
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The book was great. I watched the movie first and realize it did'nt give the book justice. I love the way the author told the entire story and how she used Mary's point of view. I have since purchased several more of Philippa Gregory's novels and enjoy every one of them.
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