532 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780805080681
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
Publication date: 13 October 2009
Description
In the ruthless arena of King Henry VIII's court, only one man dares to gamble his life to win the king's favor and ascend to the heights of political power England in the 1520s is a heartbeat from disaster. If the king dies without a male heir, t...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,508 reviews
Moods
informative 57%
dark 43%
reflective 37%
tense 33%
emotional 17%
funny 15%
adventurous 13%
mysterious 13%
sad 7%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 21%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 47% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 51% | No: 28% | Yes: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Child abuse, Child deathModerate
Miscarriage, Infidelity, TortureMinor
Incest, Rape532 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780805080681
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
Publication date: 13 October 2009
Description
In the ruthless arena of King Henry VIII's court, only one man dares to gamble his life to win the king's favor and ascend to the heights of political power England in the 1520s is a heartbeat from disaster. If the king dies without a male heir, t...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,508 reviews
Moods
informative 57%
dark 43%
reflective 37%
tense 33%
emotional 17%
funny 15%
adventurous 13%
mysterious 13%
sad 7%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 21%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 47% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 51% | No: 28% | Yes: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Child abuse, Child deathModerate
Miscarriage, Infidelity, TortureMinor
Incest, Rape