Tina Culbertson's review of The Crown (1947-1955) (original) (raw)

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Tina Culbertson's Reviews > The Crown: The Official Companion, Volume 1: Elizabeth II, Winston Churchill, and the Making of a Young Queen

The Crown: The Official Companion, Volume 1: Elizabeth II, Winston Churchill, and the Making of a Young Queen (1947-1955)
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Tina Culbertson's review

Read 3 times. Last read December 3, 2017 to December 15, 2017.

If you are a fan of the British monarchy and are watching the Netflix series The Crown, you will love this book. I have not seen the series but have heard people at work talking about it with positive reviews.

The book details the history of Windsor family as well as the presentation in the television series. I don’t think they took too many liberties and it gives insight into the royal families actual lives. Seeing them as almost ordinary people, the relationships, scandal, obligations, dealings with the press and acceptance of a duty bound life. Except Edward of course, he said the hell with the obligation and married the woman he loved.

The book contains both color as well as black and white photos of the family and the actors who portray them in the series. What a lovely job casting did with matching the physical attributes.

As this is volume one and the series is continuing I imagine there will be future volumes available. This one concentrates more on Elizabeth, Philip, Margaret and the abdication of Edward VIII. Lots of full page biographies and character companions, loads of photos. If you know someone who loves the TV show this would make a great Christmas present.

When I think back to a vacation in England I remember quite a bit of lamb on menus. Grilled with a nice Shiraz would be the ticket for a cold damp night in London.

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Reading Progress

December 3, 2017 –Started Reading

December 15, 2017 – Shelved

December 15, 2017 –Finished Reading

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