The Sunne in Splendour by Sharon Kay Penman

The Sunne in Splendour

Sharon Kay Penman

1249 pages first pub 1982 (editions) user-added

fiction historical challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

A glorious novel of the controversial Richard III---a monarch betrayed in life by his allies and betrayed in death by history In this beautifully rendered modern classic, Sharon Kay Penman redeems Richard III---vilified as the bitter, twisted, sch...

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Moods

adventurous 77%
emotional 59%
informative 45%
sad 45%
tense 45%
challenging 36%
dark 31%
reflective 31%
hopeful 9%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 47%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Character: 31% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

4.34

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