The Poisoned Crown by Maurice Druon

The Poisoned Crown

The Accursed Kings #3

Maurice Druon with Humphrey Hare (Translator)

294 pages first pub 1956 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous informative medium-paced

Description

'This was the original game of thrones' George R.R. MartinNo man is impervious to the poisons of the crown...Having murdered his wife and exiled his mistress, King Louis X of France becomes besotted with Princess Clemence of Hungary and makes her ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 325 reviews

Moods

informative 78%
adventurous 50%
mysterious 42%
dark 35%
reflective 28%
tense 28%
emotional 14%
sad 14%
hopeful 7%

Pace

fast 46%
slow 26%
medium 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 58% | A mix: 33% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 63% | Yes: 36%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 36% | No: 36% | Yes: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 27%

Average rating

3.99

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