Tidelands by Philippa Gregory

675 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction historical dark emotional sad slow-paced

Description

On Midsummer's Eve, 1648, England is in the grip of a civil war between a renegade king and a rebellious parliament. The struggle reaches even the remote, marshy Tidelands of the south coast. There, Alinor, a descendant of wisewomen, meets James, ...

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Moods

emotional 63%
dark 54%
sad 47%
tense 35%
mysterious 26%
reflective 21%
adventurous 16%
informative 15%
challenging 11%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%
funny 1%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 39%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 40% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 49% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 15%

Average rating

3.56

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