Hi all, regarding AB six fingers, I have read that this was never a fact, she probably did have the usual 5, but the 6 fingers was a story spread by those that wanted her gone to speed up her downfall, I guess we will never know for sure.
On the strength of the good reports about the series, I downloaded both books, Wolf Hall and Bringing Up The Bodies and yes have to agree that they are very long winded, containing lots of flash backs. I struggled through a few chapters but have given up, I too would agree that there are a lot of much more readable books, but if anyone can recommend me any about Thomas Cromwell himself I would be grateful as all I have read are about Henry VIII himself.
I have to say though that I am not enjoying Wolf Hall as much as I hoped, I am finding it very dry and a bit dreary in places, I am not sure if I am going to continue watching which will be a shame as I was very much looking forward to the series. From most of you posting your thoughts it seems I will be in the minority though!