The Emperor's Children by Claire Messud

The Emperor's Children

Claire Messud

431 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

From a writer “of near-miraculous perfection” (The New York Times Book Review) and “a literary intelligence far surpassing most other writers of her generation” (San Francisco Chronicle), The Emperor’s Children is a dazzling, masterful novel about...

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Community Reviews Summary of 290 reviews

Moods

challenging 75%
emotional 50%
reflective 50%
inspiring 25%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

2.9

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