The Last Queen by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

384 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional informative fast-paced
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Sharp-eyed, stubborn, and passionate, Jindan was known for her beauty. When she caught the eye of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, she was elevated to royalty, becoming his youngest and last queen—and his favorite. And when her son, barely six years old, un...

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Community Reviews Summary of 309 reviews

Moods

emotional 72%
informative 63%
inspiring 56%
adventurous 55%
sad 53%
reflective 42%
tense 33%
challenging 24%
hopeful 23%
dark 22%
mysterious 6%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 34%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 30% | Plot: 24%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 84% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.93

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