tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post5870841060314184014..comments2024-03-18T23:11:34.149+02:00Comments on Book Girl of Mur-y-Castell: Review: I am The Chosen King - Helen HollickBlodeueddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-77760897049232382862011-03-21T23:12:17.934+02:002011-03-21T23:12:17.934+02:00Anna
Then this book will give you some insight. It...Anna<br />Then this book will give you some insight. It was very interesting<br /><br />Darlene<br />Poor Harold, he sure got the short end of that stick :(<br /><br />Aurian<br />I like HR too, but I also like pure historical fiction, and the in between, oh I just love it all, lol<br /><br />Jenny<br />I wouldn't say that. She had truly worked on trying to make it a bit easier for the reader<br /><br />ANa<br />Do I dare to recommend it, we are so cursed when it comes to his fic ;)Blodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-17707441791799815192011-03-21T23:09:53.791+02:002011-03-21T23:09:53.791+02:00Larissa
His fic is not for everyone :)
Liz
I am s...Larissa<br />His fic is not for everyone :)<br /><br />Liz<br />I am saying one big yes to that :D<br /><br />Kelly<br />Oh no! I am so sorry to hear that, that truly sucks. Now I got scared. I sure hope you wont have any more problems<br /><br />Misha<br />I hope you get to read it soon, and then I can't wait to see what you think<br /><br />Amused<br />It is recommended :)Blodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-88988272947660907272011-03-21T23:07:14.436+02:002011-03-21T23:07:14.436+02:00Staci
It was huge, that's for sure. Luckily I ...Staci<br />It was huge, that's for sure. Luckily I had Sunday where I could relax and read the last part. Cos it's not a book to rush<br /><br />Naida<br />It's such an important part of English history and she weaves such a wonderful story<br /><br />Melissa<br />It was great :) Would not have liked to live there though ;)<br /><br />Melissa Swim<br />It's always nice to try new things ;)<br /><br />Missie<br />Ignore, no way, what a comment, Wessex, Wessex, that does sound really sexy, oh see, now you have me thinking about sexy Wessex for all eternityBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-44941362870822751072011-03-21T21:48:16.933+02:002011-03-21T21:48:16.933+02:00Lovely review and the novel is certainly something...Lovely review and the novel is certainly something I would love to read!Anachronisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10398058819007642332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-16891591371447100362011-03-21T20:33:35.653+02:002011-03-21T20:33:35.653+02:00This is a long one isn't it! Is it difficult t...This is a long one isn't it! Is it difficult to follow at all since it spans such significant amount of time? I don't read too many historicals, but when I do, I always enjoy them:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-44446167831854071732011-03-21T19:56:22.470+02:002011-03-21T19:56:22.470+02:00It's been years since I have been reading hist...It's been years since I have been reading historical fiction, mainly the books by Jean Plaidy. I loved the one about Lucrezia Borgia most.<br /><br />But it is a genre I don't read anymore, I prefer historical romances, but a good background story to the lovestory is a bonus.Aurianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04538247058229504410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-45716691854835474062011-03-21T19:42:51.243+02:002011-03-21T19:42:51.243+02:00Nice review! I really enjoyed this one from Helen...Nice review! I really enjoyed this one from Helen. I didn't want the ending either. I was quite attached to Harold!Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-90634410514052549542011-03-21T19:11:34.210+02:002011-03-21T19:11:34.210+02:00I no absolutely nothing about what happened in 106...I no absolutely nothing about what happened in 1066, so I'm intrigued.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-10561761080536502892011-03-21T18:53:35.538+02:002011-03-21T18:53:35.538+02:00This sounds like a pretty intense historical ficti...This sounds like a pretty intense historical fiction novel!Amusedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12657337249497691366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-65816746878057352832011-03-21T18:03:34.190+02:002011-03-21T18:03:34.190+02:00I have this book on my wishlist! I love historical...I have this book on my wishlist! I love historical fiction novels. Can't wait to get my hands on this one! :)Mishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06987790171985663765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-20643211798787353952011-03-21T17:23:31.895+02:002011-03-21T17:23:31.895+02:00I too like the cover. I'm hearing a lot about ...I too like the cover. I'm hearing a lot about this book.<br /><br />great post.<br /><br />I woke up Sunday a.m. to find my blog, my 500 plus followers, my 100plus author interviews, and my 200 plus reviews gone. Blogger gave no explanation, but I think the account was hacked. Change your password often!<br /><br />I have reloaded the interviews and reviews, plus redesigned the blog. But if you could, please hit the "follow" button so I can reclaim the fellow bloggers I miss. I'm still following you, as my account remained--thank goodness!<br />http://kellymoranauthor.blogspot.com<br /> <br />Thank you!<br />Kelly Moran<br />XOAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10067736167410495932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-47698179453349548222011-03-21T16:34:43.606+02:002011-03-21T16:34:43.606+02:00Im going to have to open my reading boundaries and...Im going to have to open my reading boundaries and let this one inLiz @ Cleverly Inkedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16283766836059873892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-44287078614350670142011-03-21T07:07:44.652+02:002011-03-21T07:07:44.652+02:00Nice review! not for me though =/Nice review! not for me though =/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18029884909672059641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-73672451715381408012011-03-21T04:47:28.247+02:002011-03-21T04:47:28.247+02:00Probably not for me because I struggle with histor...Probably not for me because I struggle with historical fiction especially if the book is a long as this one, but Anglo-Saxon rule was a fascinating time. Plus who doesn't like sexy words like Wessex, or Essex or concubine.. okay so that one is not sexy, but it always makes me think of sex. LOL<br /><br />I'm so weird. Please ignore my comment.Missie, The Unread Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10548256640926555361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-45845992948424596202011-03-21T03:10:06.573+02:002011-03-21T03:10:06.573+02:00Awesome review, girl! I wouldn't normally read...Awesome review, girl! I wouldn't normally read something like this, but it sounds really well-written! :)Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-86022402278414472772011-03-21T01:47:50.492+02:002011-03-21T01:47:50.492+02:00Sounds like a great detailed reading book. :) So g...Sounds like a great detailed reading book. :) So glad you enjoyed it.Melissa (My World...in words and pages)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09621830513280969319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-75695343762607026312011-03-21T01:21:07.924+02:002011-03-21T01:21:07.924+02:00I keep seeing this one around the blo-o-sphere. It...I keep seeing this one around the blo-o-sphere. It does sound like a great historical. I do like this author. Nice review!The Bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10217390642323530030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-36472911679899955462011-03-21T01:08:51.649+02:002011-03-21T01:08:51.649+02:00I will be reading this one soon. I have to admit t...I will be reading this one soon. I have to admit to being a bit put-off by the sheer size of it!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-32936354772467464752011-03-20T23:42:01.139+02:002011-03-20T23:42:01.139+02:00Melissa
Do not fear the end, if there hadn't b...Melissa<br />Do not fear the end, if there hadn't been that no then I would have been real mad ;) I just liked Harold and did not wanna see him lose<br /><br />Arti<br />Poor Harold, perhaps he could have won if people hadn't been trying to steal his kingdom left and right<br /><br />FV<br />Thanks :) Yes, his fic is not for everyone, but I sure love itBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-45327449811221982432011-03-20T23:39:14.094+02:002011-03-20T23:39:14.094+02:00Nice review. Not really my genre though. :)Nice review. Not really my genre though. :)Sophia (FV)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14464453152431010339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-80244943734995768242011-03-20T23:39:12.900+02:002011-03-20T23:39:12.900+02:00I have been very interested in reading more about ...I have been very interested in reading more about Harold since reading the very short non-fiction book 1066. He sounds like a guy who got the very short end of a very important stick.Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-1633476233598609912011-03-20T23:16:47.772+02:002011-03-20T23:16:47.772+02:00Hm... this one sounds interesting, but I don't...Hm... this one sounds interesting, but I don't like the No at the end. Hm... I think I might keep this one on my list when I am feeling a bit historical. :)Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-35738357696881787422011-03-20T23:09:13.411+02:002011-03-20T23:09:13.411+02:00Cherry
It is good to get out of ones comfort zone ...Cherry<br />It is good to get out of ones comfort zone now and again ;) But yes I know it myself, some genres are not for me<br /><br />Bermuda<br />I say yes to that. If you read these then start with the book before so you get the story in order. Though they are stand alone<br /><br />Simcha<br />Yes pick one up! Steampunk in all its glory sure differs from the real dealBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-67115724303827307992011-03-20T23:06:57.214+02:002011-03-20T23:06:57.214+02:00Carrie
They are. Her book about Emma was awesome, ...Carrie<br />They are. Her book about Emma was awesome, I did like that one more, but that was only cos I really like Queen Emma :)<br /><br />Elysium<br />Yay for a good re-release. I would not have known about it otherwise<br /><br />Hi Evie :)<br />Good to hear, and I do recommend this excellent bookBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-6133688716341858372011-03-20T23:06:14.237+02:002011-03-20T23:06:14.237+02:00Yeah, that cover is kinda boring.
Not a fan of hi...Yeah, that cover is kinda boring. <br />Not a fan of historical fiction either...Jannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08097232237827106033noreply@blogger.com