Reviews for Royal survivor

The average rating for Royal survivor based on 2 reviews is 3.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2011-06-19 00:00:00 Antonio Givens To say that Charles II led a difficult and over-the-top soap opera of a life would be putting it lightly. Forced into exile away from his overbearing mother and wishy-washy father; Charles was inclined to grow up rather quickly. Yet, he knew that the throne was deservedly his and the journey to the top of the kingdom would forever drive his motives. From disguising himself as a peasant with the help of Royalist supporters, barely eating, and literally walking miles in forests to finally defeating the vile and disgusting usurper Oliver Cromwell; Charles paid his dues for the throne. Who can blame him for the over-excess of mistresses and theater entertainment he sought in his life?! You would too! His life was a tale to be told and Stephen Coote has done it remarkably. Beginning with his birth and following Charles's life all the way to the trials and tribulations of being King, this novel spares no details. Smoothly progressing with solid passage, quotes, facts, and in perfect sequence and yet with more drama than the latest episode of Jersey Shore. Even if you don't agree with his monarchical decisions, you will be cheering on this Stuart heir. If you feel like your life is tough, read this novel and you may think otherwise. A must-read!

Review # 2 was written on 2014-03-31 00:00:00 Michael Doyle I usually categorize my history books as "heavy history" and "light history". The former being books that provide in-depth detail, such as Rise and Fall of the Third Reich and the latter being a book that provides an overview of the subject and moves along quickly. This book is "light history", as it tells the story of Charles II who was rushed into exile by his mother when his father, Charles I was executed and Cromwell took over the rule of the British isles. Determined from childhood to return the Stuart dynasty to the throne, Charles practically lived in poverty until his chance came to regain the throne and he became Charles II, known as the "Merry Monarch". His court was noted for its licentiousness and Charles sired many children although he and his Queen had no offspring of their own. The story moves along through his years on the throne from the Popish Plot to the Act of Exclusion providing general information about the years of Charles's reign. It is not a particularly scholarly book but is an enjoyable read about a turbulent time.