The Taming of the Queen by Philippa Gregory

436 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction historical emotional informative slow-paced
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Why would a woman marry a serial killer?Because she cannot refuse...Kateryn Parr, a thirty-year-old widow in a secret affair with a new lover, has no choice when a man old enough to be her father who has buried four wives - King Henry VIII - comma...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,998 reviews

Moods

tense 66%
informative 54%
emotional 53%
dark 52%
reflective 26%
sad 26%
inspiring 14%
adventurous 12%
hopeful 9%
challenging 8%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 4%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 30%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 44% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 28% | No: 24%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 17%

Average rating

3.76

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