Pavane by Keith Roberts

Pavane

Keith Roberts

277 pages first pub 1968 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

In the year 1588, Queen Elizabeth was assassinated. That single tragedy set off a whole series of events, resulting in the Spanish Armada's defeat of England and subsequent demise of Protestantism. Now it's the 20th century, and the Church of Rome...

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Community Reviews Summary of 193 reviews

Moods

adventurous 66%
mysterious 33%
reflective 33%
dark 16%
inspiring 16%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 71% | N/A: 14% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 33% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16%

Average rating

3.56

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