Lionheart by Sharon Kay Penman

624 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction historical informative slow-paced
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "The great Crusader king Richard the Lionheart comes alive in all his complex splendor in this masterpiece of medieval tapestry."--Margaret George A.D. 1189. After the death of his father, Henry II, and the early demi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 291 reviews

Moods

adventurous 85%
informative 57%
emotional 28%
inspiring 28%
challenging 14%
reflective 14%
tense 14%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 33% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 16% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.9

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