Henry VIII, The Heart and the Crown by Alison Weir

Henry VIII, The Heart and the Crown

Tudor Rose #2

Alison Weir

640 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction biography historical emotional informative reflective medium-paced

Description

A second son, not born to rule, becomes a man, and a king… In grand royal palaces, Prince Harry grows up dreaming of knights and chivalry – and the golden age of kings that awaits his older brother. But Arthur’s untimely death sees Harry crowned K...

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Community Reviews Summary of 33 reviews

Moods

informative 72%
reflective 48%
emotional 40%
challenging 28%
sad 24%
tense 24%
adventurous 20%
dark 12%
funny 8%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 22%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 42% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 33% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | No: 40% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4%

Average rating

4.14

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