The Duke and I by Julia Quinn

The Duke and I

Bridgerton #1

Julia Quinn

464 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction historical romance funny lighthearted medium-paced

Description

From New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn comes the first novel in the beloved Regency-set world of her charming, powerful Bridgerton family, now a series created by Shonda Rhimes for Netflix.In the ballrooms and drawing rooms of Regency...

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Moods

lighthearted 81%
funny 48%
emotional 44%
hopeful 19%
relaxing 19%
adventurous 5%
tense 5%
reflective 4%
sad 4%
inspiring 3%
challenging 2%
dark 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 35%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.43

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