Empress by Shan Sa

Empress

Shan Sa with Adriana Hunter (Translator)

352 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction historical challenging informative slow-paced
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Empress Wu, one of China's most controversial figures, was its first and only female emperor, who emerged in the seventh century during the great Tang Dynasty and ushered in a golden age. Throughout history, her name has been defamed and her story...

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Community Reviews

3.44
based on 576 reviews

Moods

informative: 68%

challenging: 52%

emotional: 44%

reflective: 32%

tense: 32%

dark: 24%

adventurous: 20%

inspiring: 16%

sad: 12%

mysterious: 8%

hopeful: 4%

Pace

3% of readers chose fast
34% of readers chose medium
61% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

4% of readers chose Plot
18% of readers chose A mix
77% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

76% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

28% of readers chose Yes
47% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

35% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
40% of readers chose No
10% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

50% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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