The Game of Love and Death by Martha Brockenbrough
The Game of Love and Death
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Martha Brockenbrough
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The Game of Love and Death

Martha Brockenbrough

336 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary fantasy magical realism emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Antony and Cleopatra. Helen of Troy and Paris. Romeo and Juliet. And now... Henry and Flora.For centuries Love and Death have chosen their players. They have set the rules, rolled the dice, and kept close, ready to influence, angling for supremacy...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,001 reviews

Moods

emotional 89%
reflective 53%
hopeful 42%
inspiring 39%
sad 28%
adventurous 25%
dark 21%
tense 21%
challenging 17%
mysterious 17%
funny 10%
lighthearted 7%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 29%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 73% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 28% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.71

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