Empress by Shan Sa

Empress

Shan Sa with Adriana Hunter (Translator)

352 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction historical challenging informative slow-paced

Description

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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Moods

challenging 80%
informative 80%
dark 60%
emotional 60%
adventurous 40%
inspiring 40%
reflective 40%
tense 40%
hopeful 20%
mysterious 20%
sad 20%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.4

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