The Winter Palace: A Novel of Catherine the Great by Eva Stachniak

The Winter Palace: A Novel of Catherine the Great

Catherine #1

Eva Stachniak

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fiction historical emotional slow-paced

Description

 From award-winning author Eva Stachniak comes this passionate novel that tells the epic story of Catherine the Great’s improbable rise to power — as seen through the ever-watchful eyes of an all-but-invisible servant close to the throne.Her name ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 519 reviews

Moods

informative 38%
emotional 30%
reflective 30%
adventurous 23%
dark 23%
mysterious 23%
sad 15%
tense 15%
relaxing 7%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 46% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 46% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

3.45

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