The Boleyn Inheritance by Philippa Gregory

518 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction historical romance emotional informative slow-paced

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Three Women Who Share One Fate: The Boleyn InheritanceAnne of Cleves She runs from her tiny country, her hateful mother, and her abusive brother to a throne whose last three occupants are dead. King Henry VIII, her new husband, instantly dislikes ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,090 reviews

Moods

emotional 69%
sad 55%
tense 52%
dark 47%
informative 43%
reflective 20%
adventurous 10%
mysterious 7%
challenging 6%
inspiring 5%
funny 3%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 69%
slow 15%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 33% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 23% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 30% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 67% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.72

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