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546 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780374280871
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar Straus Giroux
Publication date: 12 November 2013
Description
A brilliant, lush, sweeping historical novel about the rise of the most powerful woman of the Middle Ages: HildIn seventh-century Britain, small kingdoms are merging, frequently and violently. A new religion is coming ashore; the old gods are stru...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,580 reviews
Moods
challenging 58%
reflective 45%
informative 33%
emotional 32%
dark 31%
tense 30%
mysterious 25%
inspiring 8%
sad 6%
hopeful 3%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 43% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Incest, WarModerate
Pregnancy, Abortion, Sexual contentMinor
Death of parent, Animal death, Sexual assault546 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780374280871
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar Straus Giroux
Publication date: 12 November 2013
Description
A brilliant, lush, sweeping historical novel about the rise of the most powerful woman of the Middle Ages: HildIn seventh-century Britain, small kingdoms are merging, frequently and violently. A new religion is coming ashore; the old gods are stru...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,580 reviews
Moods
challenging 58%
reflective 45%
informative 33%
emotional 32%
dark 31%
tense 30%
mysterious 25%
inspiring 8%
sad 6%
hopeful 3%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 43% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Incest, WarModerate
Pregnancy, Abortion, Sexual contentMinor
Death of parent, Animal death, Sexual assault