lisaalessandra's review
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
The story of Catherine of Aragon is almost entirely historically accurate, which surprised me. However, it lacks the ingredients for an emotionally investing story. Furthermore, it is a bit disappointing that Anne Boleyn is so villainized, although that could be explained due to the story being told from Catherine’s point of view.
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Infertility, Gaslighting, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Infidelity, Death of parent, Confinement, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Abandonment, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Child death, Terminal illness, and Pregnancy
primavera's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Abandonment and Grief
Moderate: Child death, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Antisemitism, Body shaming, Death of parent, Sexual content, Terminal illness, and Torture
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