The Ruby in Her Navel by Barry Unsworth

The Ruby in Her Navel

Barry Unsworth

416 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous slow-paced
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Set in the Middle Ages during the brief yet glittering rule of the Norman kings, The Ruby in Her Navel is a tale in which the conflicts of the past portend the present. The novel opens in Palermo, in which Latin and Greek, Arab and Jew live togeth...

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Community Reviews Summary of 11 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.27

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