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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “Whether she is writing non-fiction or--as in this case-- historical fiction, Weir never disappoints!” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“This is a very interesting take on Elizabeth's early years and was very enjoyable. I never found myself bored through any of it and it was a nice change to read about her early years. Weir's writing in my opinion, rivals Philippa Gregory's.”
Mandy M wrote this review Friday, November 6 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Very good historical fiction you can tell Alison really researched the early life of Elizabeth.”
Heidi V wrote this review Thursday, October 29 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“If you like historic novels, this is not bad. In some parts I feel the book is repetitive, but it kept my attention.”
Sherryl wrote this review Wednesday, October 28 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“The Lady Elizabeth by Alison Weir is about the young Queen Elizabeth I and the turmoils of her juvenile life. The reader is put through a range of emotions happy and uplifting to depressed with no hope of being joyful again. Even know the outcome is known from history the author keep you guessing to see if The Lady Elizabeth really does grow up to be one of the greatest rulers the world has ever seen”
nicole H wrote this review Tuesday, October 20 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I enjoy reading about King Henry and his many wives. I like Allison Weir's writing style better than Phillipa Gregory's.”
Sheri N wrote this review Tuesday, October 20 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I'm not one necessarily for Hysterical, Bodice-ripping Fiction -- WHICH THIS IS SOOO NOT -- and this was as entertaining, maybe even more so, for me, Phillipa Gregory's -The Other Boleyn Girl-. That's all I've read by Gregory. I attempted her (Gregory's) one on Katherine of Aragon. Couldn't get thru it. Um, kinda "yuck."
kristy p wrote this review Saturday, October 10 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Now, THIS book was FUN! I've been reading a lot of Weir's non-fiction. I find her research and writing, while a little "dense," interesting. None of it, though, is as captivating as this book. Read it in 2 days. Weir needs to write more fiction. ”“I didn't know much about Queen Elizabeth's life, but I have always been fascinated by her. This is the story of her life before she became Queen. From a precocious toddler to an ambitious young woman- I was intrigued by the stories, rumors, and historical facts. ”
Kimberly G wrote this review Friday, October 9 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“odd reading Alison Weir fiction vs non-fiction, but enjoyable, if I recall the storyline in here deviates form her non-fiction bio of Elizabeth, hmmmm”
Mel D wrote this review Saturday, September 12 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I enjoyed this but the last few chapters dragged on for too long.”
victorbravo wrote this review Tuesday, September 1 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I really enjoyed the history and detail included in the young Elizabeth's life. Weir focuses on Elizabeth's life as a child until her sister becomes Queen and dies. At the end Weir explains that she based the novel on history as much as possible except for the supposition that Elizabeth got pregnant (she is known as the Virgin queen). The novel weaves a sympathetic tale of Elizabeth's life where she is an innocent victim (mostly) of the people around her. She has good intentions but her youth and pride occasionally get in her way.”
Mary v wrote this review Tuesday, September 1 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
