Jim Brown reviewed Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel
In the ruthless arena of King Henry VIII's court, only one man, Thomas Cromwell, dares …
When do you consult Wikipedia, and when do you just let the historical detail wash over you?
I listened to this, and I probably couldn't imagine reading it. Listening meant that I could be at peace with missing some of the historical details. If I head, I probably wouldn't stopped too often to read Wikipedia.
It is astounding to think about the research that was required for this book.