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532 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780805080681
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company
Publication date: 13 October 2009
Description
In the ruthless arena of King Henry VIII's court, only one man dares to gamble his life to win the king's favor and ascend to the heights of political powerEngland in the 1520s is a heartbeat from disaster. If the king dies without a male heir, th...
Community Reviews Summary of 13,844 reviews
Moods
informative 59%
dark 44%
reflective 39%
tense 34%
emotional 18%
funny 14%
mysterious 13%
adventurous 12%
sad 8%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 22%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 43% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 29% | Yes: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Child abuse, Child deathModerate
Miscarriage, Torture, ConfinementMinor
Incest, Infidelity, Rape532 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780805080681
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company
Publication date: 13 October 2009
Description
In the ruthless arena of King Henry VIII's court, only one man dares to gamble his life to win the king's favor and ascend to the heights of political powerEngland in the 1520s is a heartbeat from disaster. If the king dies without a male heir, th...
Community Reviews Summary of 13,844 reviews
Moods
informative 59%
dark 44%
reflective 39%
tense 34%
emotional 18%
funny 14%
mysterious 13%
adventurous 12%
sad 8%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 22%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 43% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 29% | Yes: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Child abuse, Child deathModerate
Miscarriage, Torture, ConfinementMinor
Incest, Infidelity, Rape