The Other Queen by Philippa Gregory

464 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction historical emotional slow-paced

Description

From #1 New York Times bestselling author and "queen of royal fiction" (USA TODAY) Philippa Gregory--a dazzling new novel about the intriguing, romantic, and maddening Mary, Queen of Scots. Fleeing violent rebellions in Scotland, Mary looks to Que...

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Moods

emotional 50%
informative 43%
tense 31%
sad 29%
adventurous 25%
dark 25%
reflective 20%
challenging 14%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 2%

Pace

slow 61%
medium 36%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 40% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | No: 44% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.39

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