Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel

My quick thoughts on the book

Jul 11, 2024

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Wolf Hall on MASTERPIECE on PBS — **Mark Rylance** starring as Thomas Cromwell in the TV adaptation

I finished reading Wolf Hall for my book club and it’s my favorite read in a while. The historical novel centers around the figure of Thomas Cromwell who rises from humble and obscure origins to become a powerful advisor to King Henry VIII as he navigates his marital problems and schism with the Roman Catholic Church.

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