fiction historical challenging dark tense slow-paced

640 pages | first published 2009

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WINNER OF THE 2009 MAN BOOKER PRIZEWINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD FOR FICTIONA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe first novel in Hilary Mantel's magnificent trilogy about Thomas Cromwell and Henry VIII, in a gorgeous new edition to cel...
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Summary of 8898 reviews

Moods

challenging 70%
informative 57%
dark 43%
reflective 37%
tense 32%
emotional 17%
funny 15%
adventurous 13%
mysterious 12%
sad 7%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 77%
medium 20%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 48% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 29% | Yes: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.87

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