The Kingmaker's Daughter by Philippa Gregory

432 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction historical romance emotional informative medium-paced

Description

In this New York Times bestseller that inspired the critically acclaimed Starz miniseries The White Queen, Philippa Gregory tells the tale of Anne Neville, a beautiful young woman who must navigate the treachery of the English court as her father,...

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Moods

emotional 51%
informative 51%
tense 43%
dark 32%
sad 31%
mysterious 20%
reflective 20%
adventurous 18%
challenging 8%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 28%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 30% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.79

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