Dark Tides by Philippa Gregory

452 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical dark tense slow-paced
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Midsummer Eve 1670. Two unexpected visitors arrive at a shabby warehouse on the south side of the River Thames. The first is a wealthy man hoping to find the lover he deserted twenty-one years before. James Avery has everything to offer, including...

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Moods

mysterious 63%
tense 49%
adventurous 45%
emotional 39%
dark 38%
sad 18%
informative 17%
reflective 12%
challenging 8%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 39%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 26% | Character: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 32% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.45

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