The White Queen by Philippa Gregory

464 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction historical romance informative mysterious slow-paced

Description

The inspiration for the critically acclaimed Starz miniseries The White Queen, #1 New York Times bestselling author Philippa Gregory brings to life the extraordinary story of Elizabeth Woodville, a woman who rises from obscurity to become Queen of...

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Moods

informative 53%
emotional 51%
mysterious 42%
adventurous 40%
tense 37%
dark 28%
sad 18%
reflective 16%
challenging 10%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 31%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 28% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 24%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 28% | No: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 91% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 2% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.67

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