Reviews for Edward VII, a portrait

The average rating for Edward VII, a portrait based on 2 reviews is 4.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2015-02-25 00:00:00 Bob Ferth [Bettie's Books The rating, any status updates, and those bookshelves, indicate my feelings for this book. (hide spoiler)]

Review # 2 was written on 2016-09-09 00:00:00 Marina Kalkum - Minor Editing Done - Any book by Mr. Hibbert is a good book, as I discovered many years ago when I read his great bio of King Charles II. This one doesn't disappoint at all, introducing us to Bertie and his fascinating life as the eldest son of "saintly" Prince Albert and Queen Victoria, and later as King Edward VII. Being the son of such illustrious parents as these two, plus having the weight of being the heir on his back, I for one find it nothing short of remarkable how very much a "nice" guy he turned out to be! God knows only being a bloody genius would have saved him from the years of that absolutely ghastly educational regime imposed upon him by his parents but still, somehow, in the end he turns out to be, true a playboy, but also a man fully aware of the world around him and much more in touch with reality - as far as a king in the early 20th century could ever be - than QV ever was! Hibbert does full justice to the fascinating man that KE was and tells his life story in an engaging, educational and yes perhaps at times slightly partial way...but then again, I think KE is one of those lucky few who, no matter how badly he may have behaved sometimes, was clearly capable of gathering to him loyal friends and supporters who helped him through the harder moments of his life. I have always been fascinated by King Edward so maybe I am also a bit partial but then again, given his life, wouldnt you be too? Anyways forgive the rambling but as I said the fact this is a Hibbert book was credential enough to make me pick it up and buy, with no regrets whatsoever. Why 4 stars and not 5? ...well I know perfection doesn't exist, but I did wish at times that the author would have been a tiny bit more impartial...and I'm a Bertie fan myself! Happy Readings!