The Serpent and the Pearl by Kate Quinn

The Serpent and the Pearl

The Borgia Chronicles #1

Kate Quinn

393 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction historical romance informative mysterious tense slow-paced

Description

One powerful family holds a city, a faith, and a woman in its grasp--from the national bestselling author of "Daughters of Rome" and "Mistress of Rome." Rome, 1492. The Holy City is drenched with blood and teeming with secrets. A pope lies dying ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 224 reviews

Moods

dark 75%
mysterious 50%
reflective 50%
challenging 25%
informative 25%
lighthearted 25%
tense 25%

Pace

medium 80%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.8

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