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Title: Bring Up the Bodies
Author: Hilary Mantel
Narrator: Simon Vance
Format: Unabridged
Length: 14 hrs and 33 mins
Language: English
Release date: 05-21-12
Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks
Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 170 votes
Genres: Fiction, Historical
Publisher's Summary:
Costa Book of the Year, 2012
UK Author of the Year - Specsavers National Book Awards, 2012
Man Booker Prize, Fiction, 2012
By 1535 Thomas Cromwell, the blacksmith's son, is far from his humble origins. Chief Minister to Henry VIII, his fortunes have risen with those of Anne Boleyn, Henrys second wife, for whose sake Henry has broken with Rome and created his own church.
In Bring Up the Bodies, Hilary Mantel explores one of the most mystifying and frightening episodes in English history: the destruction of Anne Boleyn. This new novel is an audacious vision of Tudor England that sheds its light on the modern world.
Members Reviews:
As good as the Wolf Hall
Having absolutely loved the 'Wolf Hall', I have expected this book with a mix of excitement and trepidation, and must say that it is absolutely fantastic. I love the way the story is told as perceived by Cromwell and I also loved some original twists in what has now become a very familiar tale (thanks to Philippa Gregory and 'The Tudors').
The narrator is perfect. I've enjoyed every minute of listening to this book!
History so vividly told
As in its predecessor (Wolf Hall), Mantel uses Thomas Cromwell to view the unfolding of critical history - the unravelling of the second marriage of Henry VIII to Anne Boleyn. In Cromwell, Mantel re-creates the most fascinating of characters - a consummate man of the world who skilfully negotiates narrow and dangerous paths along the corrupt and unsteady cliffs of the English court. A certain weariness and cynicism can be detected in Cromwell's armour in this second volume of the trilogy-to-be as the compromises of principle heap up. One can only applaud this repeat achievement of massive research presented apparently effortlessly.
The narrator was perfect for the book.
as if experiencing th historical events first-hand
beautiful words beautifly spoken, interesting story, historicly educational, very enjoyable, would like to hear the continuation
Wish I hadn't read this yet! A treat!
If you could sum up Bring Up the Bodies in three words, what would they be?
Brilliant. Just an excellent story and what's more, it actually happened.
What other book might you compare Bring Up the Bodies to and why?
Read the other one too - just as good.
What about Simon Vances performance did you like?
The accents, the intonation and the style were excellent.
Who was the most memorable character of Bring Up the Bodies and why?
Henry of course!
Any additional comments?
A must read for anyone who loves a good story.
STUNNING
What did you love best about Bring Up the Bodies?
Removed me from the 21st century and dumped me in the 16th using brilliant characterisation and imagery.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Bring Up the Bodies?
Enthralling all the way through
Which scene was your favorite?
Insightful exploration all the way though.
Who was the most memorable character of Bring Up the Bodies and why?
Major and minor characters are both fascinating.
Any additional comments?
Loved "Wolf Hall" but this sequel is even more enthralling. Dreaded ending the experience. Once finished, I played it all over again. Hilary Mantel's talent is frightening. The narrator, Simon Vance, absolutely nails it. His Henry VIII makes me feel I know him ........which is a worry.
