The Lady and the Unicorn by Tracy Chevalier

The Lady and the Unicorn

Tracy Chevalier

256 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced

Description

A set of bewitching medieval tapestries hangs today in a protected chamber in Paris. They appear to portray a woman's seduction of a unicorn, but the story behind their making is unknown - until now.Paris, 1490. A shrewd French nobleman commission...

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Moods

informative 42%
reflective 42%
lighthearted 34%
emotional 28%
funny 20%
relaxing 20%
mysterious 11%
adventurous 8%
sad 8%
challenging 5%
dark 5%
hopeful 5%
tense 5%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 39%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 51% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

No: 36% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 37% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.47

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