The Romanov Empress: A Novel of Tsarina Maria Feodorovna by C.W. Gortner

The Romanov Empress: A Novel of Tsarina Maria Feodorovna

C.W. Gortner

427 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical emotional informative slow-paced

Description

Narrated by the mother of Russia's last tsar, this novel brings to life the courageous story of Maria Feodorovna, one of Imperial Russia's most compelling women, who witnessed the splendor and tragic downfall of the Romanovs as she fought to save ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 92 reviews

Moods

emotional 76%
informative 61%
sad 30%
dark 23%
reflective 23%
tense 23%
adventurous 15%
challenging 15%
lighthearted 15%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 7%
relaxing 7%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 38%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 33% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 58% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 41% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 9%

Average rating

4.15

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