The White Princess by Philippa Gregory

528 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction historical dark slow-paced

Description

When Henry Tudor picks up the crown of England from the mud of Bosworth field, he knows he must marry the princess of the enemy house--Elizabeth of York--to unify a country divided by war for nearly two decades. But his bride is still in love with...

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Moods

dark 60%
emotional 51%
informative 49%
mysterious 38%
sad 31%
tense 26%
adventurous 20%
reflective 14%
challenging 13%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 3%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%

Pace

slow 51%
medium 41%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 29% | Plot: 25% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 37% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.65

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