A review by serendipitysbooks
The Emperors Children by Claire Messud

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

 The Emperor’s Children is a New York novel set in the early twenty-first century. The plot revolves around the Thwaites family, especially intellectual journalist Murray and 30 year old daughter Marina, as well as two of her close friends from college. The characters were far from relatable, likeable or admirable - the title is telling if you know your fairytales - but were definitely well-drawn. I would have loved to have seen more of Annabel and the valuable work she was doing.