Wolf Hall: A Novel
by Hilary Mantel
Wolf Hall: A Novel by Hilary Mantel holds a highly rated rating of 4.20 out of 5, based on 20.1K reader ratings. First published in 2009. The book spans 653 pages.
About Wolf Hall: A Novel
Wolf Hall (2009) is a historical novel by English author Hilary Mantel, published by Fourth Estate, named after the Seymour family's seat of Wolfhall, or Wulfhall, in Wiltshire. Set in the period from 1500 to 1535, Wolf Hall is a sympathetic fictionalised biography documenting the rapid rise to power of Thomas Cromwell in the court of Henry VIII through to the death of Sir Thomas More. The novel won both the Man Booker Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award. In 2012, The Observer named it as one of "The 10 best historical novels".
The book is the first in a trilogy; the sequel Bring Up the Bodies was published in 2012. The last book in the trilogy is The Mirror and the Light (2020), which covers the last four years of Cromwell's life.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Hilary Mantel |
| Published | 2009 |
| Pages | 653 |
| Kindle Price | $9.99 |
| Genres | Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.20 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 20,133 |
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What genre is Wolf Hall: A Novel?
Wolf Hall: A Novel is categorized as Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fiction.
Is Wolf Hall: A Novel worth reading?
Based on 20.1K reader ratings, Wolf Hall: A Novel has an average score of 4.20 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Wolf Hall: A Novel?
Wolf Hall: A Novel has 653 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote Wolf Hall: A Novel?
Wolf Hall: A Novel was written by Hilary Mantel. It was first published in 2009.
What is the ISBN for Wolf Hall: A Novel?
The ISBN-13 for Wolf Hall: A Novel is 9781429943284.
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