47 pages • 1 hour read
Hilary MantelBring Up The Bodies
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Bring Up The Bodies by Hilary Mantel is a historical fiction novel that follows Thomas Cromwell, advisor to Henry VIII, as he maneuvers the political landscape to facilitate the King's divorce from Anne Boleyn, in favor of Jane Seymour, amidst allegations and schemes that ultimately lead to Anne's downfall. The book includes themes of miscarriage, torture, execution, and capital punishment.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Hilary Mantel's Bring Up the Bodies has been praised for its masterful prose, intricate historical detailing, and compelling depiction of Thomas Cromwell. However, some readers find its dense narrative and extensive character list challenging. Overall, it is lauded as an engaging continuation of Mantel's Wolf Hall, balancing political intrigue and human complexity skillfully.
Who Should Read Bring Up The Bodies?
Readers who relish richly detailed historical fiction, with a keen interest in Tudor England, would thoroughly enjoy Bring Up the Bodies by Hilary Mantel. Comparable to fans of Wolf Hall or The Other Boleyn Girl, this book appeals to those who appreciate intricate political dramas and complex character portrayals.