The Poisoned Crown by Maurice Druon

The Poisoned Crown

The Accursed Kings #3

Maurice Druon

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'This was the original game of thrones' George R.R. MartinNo man is impervious to the poisons of the crown...Having murdered his wife and exiled his mistress, King Louis X of France becomes besotted with Princess Clemence of Hungary and makes her ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 378 reviews

Moods

informative 72%
adventurous 50%
mysterious 40%
tense 40%
dark 36%
reflective 22%
emotional 13%
challenging 9%
sad 9%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%

Pace

medium 43%
fast 39%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 35% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 29% | Yes: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 35%

Average rating

4.03

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