fiction historical informative inspiring slow-paced

422 pages | first published 1996

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A world-wide bestseller, major motion picture and upcoming "Director's Cut" TV mini-series exclusively for the U.S!For a thousand years her existence has been denied. She is the legend that will not die–Pope Joan, the ninth-century woman who disgu...
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Summary of 1572 reviews

Moods

informative 54%
adventurous 51%
inspiring 51%
emotional 33%
tense 33%
challenging 21%
dark 15%
reflective 15%
sad 12%
mysterious 9%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 35%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Plot: 22% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 9%

Average rating

3.88

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