384 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780732298883
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 06 October 2015
Description
A sparkling, witty and compelling novel based on the tragic rise and fall of the beautiful seventeenth century swordswoman and opera singer, Julie d'Aubigny (also known as La Maupin), a woman whose story is too remarkable to be true - and yet it i...
Community Reviews Summary of 98 reviews
Moods
adventurous 66%
reflective 33%
dark 16%
funny 16%
mysterious 16%
sad 16%
Pace
medium 42%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, BloodModerate
Misogyny, RapeMinor
Suicide attempt
384 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780732298883
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 06 October 2015
Description
A sparkling, witty and compelling novel based on the tragic rise and fall of the beautiful seventeenth century swordswoman and opera singer, Julie d'Aubigny (also known as La Maupin), a woman whose story is too remarkable to be true - and yet it i...
Community Reviews Summary of 98 reviews
Moods
adventurous 66%
reflective 33%
dark 16%
funny 16%
mysterious 16%
sad 16%
Pace
medium 42%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, BloodModerate
Misogyny, RapeMinor
Suicide attempt