Young Bess by Margaret Irwin

393 pages first pub 1944 (editions)

fiction historical emotional informative slow-paced
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Growing up in the shadow of her dead mother, the infamous Anne Boleyn, young Princess Elizabeth has learnt to be continuously on the watch for the political games played out around her. It is never certain when one might rise, or precariously fall...

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Community Reviews Summary of 73 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
informative 66%
reflective 66%
dark 33%
hopeful 33%
lighthearted 33%
relaxing 33%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.57

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