The Queen of the Night by Alexander Chee

The Queen of the Night

Alexander Chee

576 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical mystery emotional mysterious slow-paced
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Description

When it begins, it begins as an opera should begin: in a palace, at a ball, in an encounter with a stranger, who you discover has your fate in his hands . . . She is Lilliet Berne. And she is the soprano. 1882. One warm autumn evening in Pa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,053 reviews

Moods

mysterious 67%
adventurous 60%
emotional 49%
dark 32%
reflective 32%
tense 23%
sad 20%
challenging 13%
informative 9%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 1%

Pace

slow 63%
medium 32%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 20% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 30% | Yes: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.54

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