Earthly Joys by Philippa Gregory, Philippa Gregory
Earthly Joys
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Philippa Gregory, Philippa Gregory
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Earthly Joys

Tradescant #1

Philippa Gregory, Philippa Gregory

530 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction historical dark slow-paced

Description

A traveller in a time of discovery, the greatest gardening pioneer of his day, yet a man of humble John Tradescant’s story is a mirror to the extraordinary age in which he lives. As gardener and confidante to Sir Robert Cecil, Tradescant is well p...

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Community Reviews Summary of 308 reviews

Moods

emotional 66%
informative 55%
dark 33%
adventurous 22%
reflective 22%
relaxing 22%
sad 22%
challenging 11%
inspiring 11%
tense 11%

Pace

medium 77%
slow 11%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 42%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.35

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