Comments on: Wolf Hall http://www.pammingle.com/wolf-hall/ Writer Thu, 15 Jul 2010 03:08:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Pam http://www.pammingle.com/wolf-hall/comment-page-1/#comment-175 Pam Mon, 22 Mar 2010 02:12:25 +0000 http://www.pammingle.com/?p=626#comment-175 Ally, thanks for your comment. I think you're right. It's the family home of the Seymours, who will soon be big players in this story. The use of "he" I found somewhat confusing--initially, I wasn't sure when "he" was Cromwell or someone else! As the book went on, I finally adjusted to it. Ally, thanks for your comment. I think you’re right. It’s the family home of the Seymours, who will soon be big players in this story. The use of “he” I found somewhat confusing–initially, I wasn’t sure when “he” was Cromwell or someone else! As the book went on, I finally adjusted to it.

]]> By: Ally http://www.pammingle.com/wolf-hall/comment-page-1/#comment-174 Ally Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:56:51 +0000 http://www.pammingle.com/?p=626#comment-174 It could be called Wolf Hall because that is where Thomas Cromwell plans to take a break. There is one scene that I just noticed in listening to the audio book that I missed while reading it. Cromwell is growing increasingly stressed and looking for a place in his calendar to take a break. He notes that he will have a few days as a break when they are at Wolf Hall. Maybe it is called Wolf Hall because that is the point where he will stop striving and stop being "he" (the pronoun use bothered me) and start being "I". It could be called Wolf Hall because that is where Thomas Cromwell plans to take a break. There is one scene that I just noticed in listening to the audio book that I missed while reading it. Cromwell is growing increasingly stressed and looking for a place in his calendar to take a break. He notes that he will have a few days as a break when they are at Wolf Hall.

Maybe it is called Wolf Hall because that is the point where he will stop striving and stop being “he” (the pronoun use bothered me) and start being “I”.

]]> By: Pam http://www.pammingle.com/wolf-hall/comment-page-1/#comment-170 Pam Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:31:34 +0000 http://www.pammingle.com/?p=626#comment-170 Lexi, I think you're right about the title; it's the only thing that makes sense. I wonder if TC's interest in Jane Seymour is documented, or if it was Mantel's creative license. Cromwell did, in many ways, abandon Wolsey, and made excuses for himself--he needed to be in London to find out where things stood for the Cardinal. I also read a review that mentioned a sequel, and I'm so looking forward to it! Lexi,
I think you’re right about the title; it’s the only thing that makes sense. I wonder if TC’s interest in Jane Seymour is documented, or if it was Mantel’s creative license. Cromwell did, in many ways, abandon Wolsey, and made excuses for himself–he needed to be in London to find out where things stood for the Cardinal. I also read a review that mentioned a sequel, and I’m so looking forward to it!

]]> By: JaneGS http://www.pammingle.com/wolf-hall/comment-page-1/#comment-169 JaneGS Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:15:41 +0000 http://www.pammingle.com/?p=626#comment-169 I also got the book for Xmas, Pam, and now am looking forward to it even more. Great review. >There are gorgeous descriptive passages, funny asides, moments of emotional clarity, and countless times we see the man behind the persona. What more could I ask for? :) I also got the book for Xmas, Pam, and now am looking forward to it even more. Great review.

>There are gorgeous descriptive passages, funny asides, moments of emotional clarity, and countless times we see the man behind the persona.

What more could I ask for? :)

]]> By: Lexi http://www.pammingle.com/wolf-hall/comment-page-1/#comment-168 Lexi Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:57:51 +0000 http://www.pammingle.com/?p=626#comment-168 I love Wolf Hall, too, but I found Thomas More to be a sympathetic character. I have always loved and admired him and I turn to his writings in times of doubt, so maybe I am seeing it differently due to my pre-existing bias. I think it is called Wolf Hall because that is where things will turn for Cromwell and he will part ways with wanting Henry to have whatever Henry wants. Cromwell wants Jane, but Henry ends up with her, and since she lives at Wolf Hall - that is the turning point. In an interview with Hilary Mandel, she said that it was originally about the journey to Wolf Hall, but the More aspect took over and it will now have a sequel. In all the scenes, I keep in mind we are seeing it slanted by Cromwell's perspective. I love how the book makes us forget that he is actually abandoning Wosley, and I think he sees the family dinner in a way that confirms his experiences at Cardinal Morton's house at a child when he felt More was dismissive of him. The book is so fabulous. I can not wait for the sequel!!! I love Wolf Hall, too, but I found Thomas More to be a sympathetic character. I have always loved and admired him and I turn to his writings in times of doubt, so maybe I am seeing it differently due to my pre-existing bias.

I think it is called Wolf Hall because that is where things will turn for Cromwell and he will part ways with wanting Henry to have whatever Henry wants. Cromwell wants Jane, but Henry ends up with her, and since she lives at Wolf Hall – that is the turning point. In an interview with Hilary Mandel, she said that it was originally about the journey to Wolf Hall, but the More aspect took over and it will now have a sequel.

In all the scenes, I keep in mind we are seeing it slanted by Cromwell’s perspective. I love how the book makes us forget that he is actually abandoning Wosley, and I think he sees the family dinner in a way that confirms his experiences at Cardinal Morton’s house at a child when he felt More was dismissive of him.

The book is so fabulous. I can not wait for the sequel!!!

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