The White Queen by Philippa Gregory

464 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction historical romance informative mysterious slow-paced
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The inspiration for the critically acclaimed Starz miniseries The White Queen, #1 New York Times bestselling author Philippa Gregory brings to life the extraordinary story of Elizabeth Woodville, a woman who rises from obscurity to become Queen of...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8,264 reviews

Moods

informative 57%
emotional 54%
mysterious 41%
adventurous 39%
tense 39%
dark 28%
sad 23%
reflective 17%
challenging 10%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 2%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 28%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 29% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 29% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

3.69

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