The Last Queen by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

380 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

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The Last Queen by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni is a captivating read for anyone drawn to historical fiction, particularly those interested in the complexities of colonization, the resilience of women in the face of oppression, and the unbreakable bonds between mothers and children, making it a perfect fit for readers who crave inspiring stories of female empowerment and cultural heritage.

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She rose from commoner to become the last reigning queen of India's Sikh Empire. In this dazzling novel, based on true-life events, bestselling author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni presents the unforgettable story of Jindan, who transformed herself f...

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Community Reviews

4.01
based on 498 reviews

Moods

emotional: 70%

informative: 64%

inspiring: 53%

sad: 53%

adventurous: 51%

reflective: 43%

tense: 30%

challenging: 25%

hopeful: 25%

dark: 21%

mysterious: 6%

lighthearted: 2%


Pace

33% of readers chose fast
58% of readers chose medium
8% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

20% of readers chose Plot
43% of readers chose A mix
35% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

76% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

59% of readers chose Yes
31% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

80% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

45% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
29% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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