I, Elizabeth: A Novel by Rosalind Miles Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of I, Elizabeth: A Novel
Book Review: Simpering at best
Summary: 2 Stars
I have to agree with the reviewer (Delamaine?) I have about 70 pages left, which is the only reason I will finish this book. And I am in no hurry. I was expecting something with a lot more insight into how England's greatest monarch faced all her challenges. Instead most of the book harped on her relationship with Robert Dudley. It came across as a simpering romance. There were some interesting moments about Robert Cecil, the brains behind the thrown. The next time I want to read and learn about a historical figure, I will stick to history writers and away from fiction.Book Review: Superb
Summary: 5 Stars
Ms. Miles' narrative can be summed up in one word: "superb". I have read numerous books written about Elizabeth and I enjoy historical novels because it is interesting to read how different writers view this enigmatic queen (and the various subplots that they can come up with). As soon as I started reading I, Elizabeth, I fell in love with this book and can't wait to get my hands on other works from this magnificent author.Book Review: Terrible book...bad view of the Virgin Queen
Summary: 1 Stars
I checked this book out from my library expecting it to be good. I read a long fine with the content, untill THE VIRGIN QUEEN lost her virginity. What was Rosalind Miles thinking???? She was celibate her entire life, and never did anything sinful with men. Her and Dudley were friends. Ms. Miles answered to society's plea for more SEX, as sex has engulfed media lately, with this romance novel with horrid sinful scenes that went into grafic detail about her having sex. DO NOT read this book, it tries to trash Elizabeth's blessed and unsinful virginity. If there was the option to rate the book with zero stars, i would have.Book Review: The least enjoyable story of Elizabeth's life
Summary: 1 Stars
I've read many books about Elizabeth, both history & historical fiction, and this one is the least enjoyable of anything I've read. It is ridiculously inaccurate; many actual events, quotes, etc. are mangled and misused by the author to no good effect other than to make Elizabeth very unlikable - perhaps that was the intent? There are rantings at the beginning of each section that were downright annoying, and the author portrayed Elizabeth as neurotic and unstable throughout the book. It just doesn't jibe with what numerous other writers have shown her to be. There are many other books on this topic more worth reading, such as The Diary of Anne Boleyn, Brief Gaudy Hour, etc. This one is sure to disappoint true Tudor history fans.Book Review: This is a Great book
Summary: 5 Stars
I read this book 3 times and now I'm reading it for the fourth time, it's such a good read.