The Last Queen by C.W. Gortner

The Last Queen

C.W. Gortner

368 pages first pub 2006 (editions) user-added

fiction historical emotional informative medium-paced

Description

In this stunning novel, C. W. Gortner brings to life Juana of Castile, the third child of Queen Isabel and King Ferdinand of Spain, who would become the last queen of Spanish blood to inherit her country's throne. Along the way, Gortner takes the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 368 reviews

Moods

sad 80%
emotional 70%
informative 70%
tense 60%
dark 50%
challenging 40%
adventurous 30%
hopeful 20%
reflective 20%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 10%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 30%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 37%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 22% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.9

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