fiction historical adventurous tense slow-paced

253 pages | first published 1996

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"It is the height of Spain's celebrated golden century - but beyond the walls of the Royal Palace there is little on the streets of Madrid that glitters. The Invincible Armada has been defeated. The shadow of the Inquisition looms large. And the T...
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Summary of 263 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
funny 28%
lighthearted 28%
mysterious 28%
tense 21%
dark 14%
informative 14%
challenging 7%
relaxing 7%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 42%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 33% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%

Average rating

3.34

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