![]() ![]() I think this lies partly in the fact that Daughter has a strong central coherence to its narrative, whereas Sunne covers a vast timespan, with a wide cast of characters. Although Sunne does a splendid job of evoking the time and the world, and probably of explaining decisions and mysteries, The Daughter of Time remains my favorite novel about Richard. I couldn't face finishing the book for a long time (this is the problem with historical fiction: you tend to know how the story ends) and so when I did finish, my emotional response was pretty muted. It does make for a somewhat disconcerting read, as Richard to some extent becomes hidden behind the machinations of his family and courtiers. This is, as I read it, part of Penman's argument about Richard's character and motivations. ![]() This was billed as a novel about Richard III, but Edward is a resoundingly present character throughout. Opening: "Richard did not become frightened until darkness began to settle over the woods." ![]()
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