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Wolf Hall (Thomas Cromwell, #1)

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Historical Fiction Fiction History Fiction Biography & Memoir

by Hilary Mantel

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3.85 (102.9K ratings)
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description 653 pages

Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel holds a well received rating of 3.85 out of 5, based on 102.9K reader ratings. First published in 2009. The book spans 653 pages.

About Wolf Hall

England in the 1520s is a heartbeat from disaster. If the king dies without a male heir, the country could be destroyed by civil war. Henry VIII wants to annul his marriage of twenty years and marry Anne Boleyn. The pope and most of Europe opposes him. Into this impasse steps Thomas Cromwell: a wholly original man, a charmer and a bully, both idealist and opportunist, astute in reading people, and implacable in his ambition. But Henry is volatile: one day tender, one day murderous. Cromwell helps him break the opposition, but what will be the price of his triumph?

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Author Hilary Mantel
Published 2009
Pages 653
Genres Historical Fiction, Fiction, History, Fiction, Biography & Memoir
Average Rating 3.85 / 5.00
Total Ratings 102,936

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.9
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102.9K ratings
With a rating of 3.85, Wolf Hall is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.95, it performs below the genre benchmark. With 102.9K ratings, it is among the most reviewed books in its category.

How It Compares

3.85
This Book
3.95
Historical Fiction Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Wolf Hall?

Wolf Hall is categorized as Historical Fiction, Fiction, History, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.

Is Wolf Hall worth reading?

Based on 102.9K reader ratings, Wolf Hall has an average score of 3.85 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.

How many pages is Wolf Hall?

Wolf Hall has 653 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.

Who wrote Wolf Hall?

Wolf Hall was written by Hilary Mantel. It was first published in 2009.

What is the ISBN for Wolf Hall?

The ISBN-13 for Wolf Hall is 9780007230200.0.

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