The Castle of Whispers: A Novel by Howard Curtis, Carole Martinez

The Castle of Whispers: A Novel

Howard Curtis, Carole Martinez

192 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

This Goncourt Lyceens Award–winning novel is “a powerfully visualized magic-realist fable” of secrets, faith, and female defiance in twelfth century France (Kirkus Reviews).  France, 1187. On the day of her wedding, the beautiful fifteen-year-old ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 92 reviews

Moods

emotional 66%
mysterious 66%
reflective 55%
sad 55%
dark 44%
challenging 22%
adventurous 11%
informative 11%
inspiring 11%
tense 11%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 20%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 14% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | N/A: 28% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | No: 16% | Yes: 16%

Average rating

3.43

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