| Mary Queen of Scotland and The Isles: A Novel | 
 enlarge | Author: Margaret George
Publisher: Griffin
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  77 reviews
Sales Rank: 3909
Media: Paperback
Edition: 0
Pages: 880
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.7
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 6.1 x 1.9
ISBN: 0312155859
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780312155858
ASIN: 0312155859
Publication Date: April 28, 1997
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Good Historical Fiction July 14, 2004
I was quite engrossed in the story of Mary's tragic life, up to a point. After about 500 pages or so, it became incredibly tedious. I don't know if that is because of Ms. George's writing, or just that the last part of Mary's life where she was imprisoned was incredibly boring. Probably the latter. This was obviously very well-researched, and I find it far more palatable to learn history this way than from the traditional history book.
 A worthwhile read, but too drawn-out May 8, 2004
Margaret George has obviously done a lot of research, and this book is a worthwhile introduction to the life and times of Mary, Queen of Scots. I was thoroughly engrossed for a good 500 pages. At a certain point, however, the events become quite predictable, and the descriptions are all the same. We lose all the interesting characters (except Mary), but alas, still 300 pages to go! These last pages are incredibly tedious. All they contain could have been condensed a bit more, which would have made the book far more tolerable. My advice: read the first half, then skim the rest.
 Excellent April 22, 2004
This book was lengthy but well worth it. I am not familiar with the complete historical context, but the book told a grat story and allowed you to really get to know the characters. I couldnt put it down and kept me interested every second. Its definitely worth the read!!!
Too much information....but good overall March 14, 2004
First off, this book is EXTREMELY well researched! The work put into this is mind boggling! I thought it flowed very well, and hated having to put it down.Then they began... the very graphic intimate scenes. If detailed scenes are not you cup of tea, it's best to skip over them. Be warned, there is a rape scene between Darnley and Riccio... filled with plenty of detail, maybe more than necessary. It portrays Mary as neither weak or strong, but as human. She has her strengths and weaknesses, and I thought they were well portrayed If you don't like sex scenes, skip over, the rest of the book is a great read. The book could really do without all the intimate information.
 Wasted potential... March 9, 2004
What a disappointment! The book starts out very good, and it's thoroughly engaging, but then George spoils herself (and the book, and the reader, and your appetite) with a series of sex scenes that are neither necessary nor remotely appropriate. Worst of all was the gay rape scene (yes, you read that right). The worst part was the utterly charming ending---why did she have to ruin it with such lewd descriptions? It felt as though you were suddenly reading some kind of sleazy novel. Very upsetting.
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