
Repetitive, repetitive...., October 13, 2008
By A Michigan Book Lover - See all my reviews
Ms. Gregory again employs the technique of each chapter spoken from the point of view of one of the characters. This does not work with the material she presents in The Other Queen. Each character essentially says the same thing over and over.
Queen Mary - I am of royal blood, I can not be killed.
I should rule the world.
All men love me.
George - I am honorable.
I am a fool.
I am infatuated with Queen Mary.
Bess - I love my lands and homes.
My husband is a fool.
Did I tell you I love my lands and homes?
This reminds me of seeing a great actor in a horrible big budget movie and feeling he just acted in this one for more money.
I wonder if we are the fools and we are just helping someone who wants more land and homes?