A Proud Taste for Scarlet and Miniver by E.L. Konigsburg

A Proud Taste for Scarlet and Miniver

E.L. Konigsburg

208 pages first pub 1973 (editions)

fiction childrens historical emotional informative medium-paced
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Eleanor of Aquitaine, wife to two kings, mother to two others, has been waiting in Heaven a long time -- eight centuries, more or less -- to be reunited with her second husband, Henry II of England. Finally, the day has come when Henry will be jud...

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Community Reviews Summary of 438 reviews

Moods

informative 78%
lighthearted 64%
adventurous 57%
funny 50%
reflective 21%
emotional 7%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 38%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 45%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 15% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.93

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