thelittlebookowl

Hi guys, it’s time for another review – you guys know the routine by now :). So I thought I would do another review in the form of 5 reason to read type review. I find sometimes these types of review is a great way to organise my thoughts. Today I am going to be talking about the Shardlake series by C. J. Sansom. Granted I have only read the first two books (it’s a six book series), but I have enjoyed those books so much that I thought I’d do this anyway. Let’s get started.

1. There are so easy to get into. I was hooked from very early on with both of these books and I fully expect to the same with the next books.

2. The characters are fantastic, especially Shardlake. He is such a brilliant main character and the others are just as good. Sansom does a great job at creating complex characters – I’ve really enjoyed his portrayal of Cromwell. Yes he is cunning and ruthless but he also has good qualities and it really shows that he is a product of his time. Basically he writes characters wonderfully.

3. The plot and the mystery incorporated into it are (again) fantastic. The building of tension throughout the two that I have read really lends itself to the mystery/crime genre of this book. The plot will keep you on your toes and you’ll be constantly wondering who’s the culprit.

4. If you are a big reader of historical fiction, then you need to check this series out. The two I have read are fantastic and crime elements are done so well.

5. In my opinion the second book was even better than the first, and that bodes very well for the rest of the series. I am so excited to continue on with these books.

If you haven’t already guessed I am a big fan of this series, or at least the two books I’ve read of it so far. I will definitely be picking up the third book very soon as I want to see how things progress now that a certain character is gone (no spoilers). Have you guys read this series? Before I go I wanted to ask you guys if you have any review requests – do you guys mind that I review primarily fantasy? Or do you want more variety? I would love any feedback you guys have. Thanks in advance 🙂 I hope you are all having a wonderful day and I will see you next time.

Pippa