The Poisoned Crown by Maurice Druon

The Poisoned Crown

The Accursed Kings #3

Maurice Druon with Humphrey Hare (Translator)

294 pages • first pub 1956 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous informative medium-paced
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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 494 reviews

Moods

informative 69%
adventurous 53%
dark 38%
tense 38%
mysterious 30%
reflective 19%
emotional 15%
sad 15%
challenging 11%
funny 3%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 38%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 59% | A mix: 31% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 52% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 36% | Yes: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

4.04

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