The Queen of the Night by Alexander Chee

The Queen of the Night

Alexander Chee

561 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical mystery emotional mysterious slow-paced

Description

From a writer praised by Junot Diaz as the fire, in my opinion, and the light, comes a mesmerizing novel that follows one woman's rise from circus rider to courtesan to world-renowned diva.Lilliet Berne is a sensation of the Paris Opera, a legenda...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,593 reviews

Moods

mysterious 72%
adventurous 58%
emotional 58%
dark 39%
reflective 32%
sad 25%
challenging 18%
tense 16%
hopeful 6%
informative 6%
inspiring 2%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 36%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 22% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 29% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.56

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