La Reine étranglée by Maurice Druon

La Reine étranglée

The Accursed Kings #2

Maurice Druon

251 pages first pub 1955 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous informative tense slow-paced

Description

Faisant suite au Roi de fer, la Reine étranglée commence au lendemain même de la mort de Philippe le Bel. Un prince de faible caractère, Louis X le Hutin, dont l'épouse, Marguerite de Bourgogne, est emprisonnée pour adultère, succède à un monarque...

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Community Reviews Summary of 509 reviews

Moods

informative 67%
adventurous 58%
dark 45%
tense 45%
mysterious 35%
emotional 16%
reflective 12%
sad 9%
challenging 6%
relaxing 6%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 27%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Plot: 38% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 30% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

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