Two White Queens and the One-Eyed Jack by Heidi von Palleske

Two White Queens and the One-Eyed Jack

Heidi von Palleske

304 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced
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Fate, circumstance, and the symbolism of sight collide in this modern gothic novel spanning the shores of Lake Ontario to post-war Berlin between the 1960s and 1980s.On a hot June day in 1965, two six-year-old boys, Gareth and Jack, compete to see...

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Community Reviews Summary of 26 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
reflective 100%
hopeful 66%
dark 33%
inspiring 33%
mysterious 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.44

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