Wolf Hall 1st Edition

I'd borrowed a new copy of this book from one my my former classmates. I knew a little of Thomas Cromwell before as I'd read the book titled 'Dissolution' by C.J. Sansom. I was very captivated by Cromwell and so borrowed the book. I finished reading the book in about three days; I just couldn't let myself to put down the book for an instant!! I'd always thought of Cromwell as the bad guy. But after reading Wolf Hall, I love him more than ever^^
I have placed an order for a Violin book here in flipkart.com. If everything goes well with it, who knows? I might just gather some courage, spill my savings and buy Wolf Hall! Kudos to Hilary Mantel. Even if you aren't interested in fiction or classics, it doesn't really matter, I guess.
The plot, even though it might be complicated for few, is quite simple according to me--takes you along its flow :))
A definite 'must read'. You will surely not waste your time when reading Wolf Hall^^

It is very, very rarely seen in literature that a book comes out which entirely, suffiently and efficiently describes or attributes to its genre. WOLF HALL is such a work, such a book which contributes to its genre convincingly. WOLF HALL is like a WOLF howling among SHEEP.
The book has an interesting and appealing storyline. It has a vast and convincing cast of characters painted vibrantly on a ginormous canvas by HILARY MANTEL. The pace is steady and moving and always makes the reader hang on to every word and waiting for the next climax with anticipation. The background is vivid and engaging and is very much changing. The discriptions, similies, metaphors and the situations presented in this book are immaculate and interesting.
All in all the book has all the ingridients required in a international bestseller in high magnitudes. The end is not a cliff-hanger but it also gives birth to a desire to read the other two books in the TUDOR TRILOGY or the CROMWELL TRILOGY as fast as possible. Although the no. of pages - 653 to be exact - may kill some of your enthusiasm, but if you buy it you will not be disappointed... :))

Plot:It describes an England of 16th century and the politics being played out between church,kings and Queens.The King wants to remarry but is being refused permission by Church.The plot is very beautifully , also the power struggles are well portrayed. There is definitely a lot of characters and plenty of them named "Tom" to spin your head.

Comment:But its a thick book and i would recommend a non stop read coz i tried to continue from the point where i had stopped after i had a couple of days break and i couldn't recall all the characters.
I would say you will like this book unless you don't like historical fiction genre itself.

An interesting insight into a period of Henry's reign, covering the period when he broke from the Roman Catholic Church. It covers the story of Thomas Cromwell - his rise from obscurity to a position where the highest noblemen in the land sought his favour, and the way he served the king, while furthering his own interests.
Quite a compleX book.

Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel is a very good read. It follows the adventures of a lawyer in England 'Thomas Cromwell' and his rise in power to one of the important advisors of King Henry VIII and the role he plays in some of the drastic changes that the king makes to england.
It is a wonderful read and you will be addicted to the author's sense of writing