The Last Queen by C.W. Gortner

The Last Queen

C.W. Gortner

449 pages • first pub 2006 (editions) user-added

fiction historical emotional informative medium-paced

Description

Juana of Castile, the last queen of Spanish blood to inherit her country's throne, has been for centuries an enigmatic figure shrouded in lurid myth. Was she the bereft widow of legend who was driven mad by her loss, or has history misjudged a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 368 reviews

Moods

sad 80%
emotional 70%
informative 70%
tense 60%
dark 50%
challenging 40%
adventurous 30%
hopeful 20%
reflective 20%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 10%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 30%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 37%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 22% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.9

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