Earthly Joys by Philippa Gregory

Earthly Joys

Tradescant #1

Philippa Gregory

440 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction historical dark slow-paced

Description

A traveler in a time of discovery, the greatest gardening pioneer of his day, yet a man of humble birth: John Tradescant's story is a mirror to the extraordinary age in which he lives.Sir Robert Cecil, advisor to the newly crowned King James I, is...

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Community Reviews Summary of 307 reviews

Moods

emotional 66%
informative 55%
dark 33%
adventurous 22%
reflective 22%
relaxing 22%
sad 22%
challenging 11%
inspiring 11%
tense 11%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 12%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 37%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 42%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.35

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