The Emperor's Babe by Bernardine Evaristo

The Emperor's Babe

Bernardine Evaristo with Sheila Atim (Narrator)

4 hours, 5 minutes • first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction historical poetry challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Bernardine Evaristo’s tale of forbidden love in bustling third-century London is an intoxicating cocktail of poetry, history, and fiction. Feisty, precocious Zuleika, daughter of Sudanese immigrants-made-good and restless teenage bride of a rich R...

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Community Reviews Summary of 780 reviews

Moods

funny 66%
emotional 44%
challenging 34%
reflective 33%
adventurous 32%
sad 24%
dark 22%
lighthearted 20%
inspiring 10%
informative 7%
mysterious 4%
tense 4%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 40%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.68

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