The Constant Princess by Philippa Gregory

390 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction historical romance emotional informative slow-paced

Description

Splendid and sumptuous historical novel from the internationally bestselling author, Philippa Gregory, telling of the early life of Katherine of Aragon.We think of Katherine of Aragon as the barren wife of a notorious king; but behind this legacy ...

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Moods

emotional 73%
informative 56%
sad 41%
inspiring 25%
adventurous 23%
reflective 23%
tense 20%
challenging 15%
dark 13%
hopeful 10%
mysterious 8%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 39%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 14% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.7

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