The Castle of Whispers: A Novel by Howard Curtis, Carole Martinez

The Castle of Whispers: A Novel

Howard Curtis, Carole Martinez

192 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective medium-paced
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This Goncourt Lyceens Award–winning novel is “a powerfully visualized magic-realist fable” of secrets, faith, and female defiance in twelfth century France (Kirkus Reviews).  France, 1187. On the day of her wedding, the beautiful fifteen-year-old ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 123 reviews

Moods

emotional 63%
dark 54%
mysterious 54%
reflective 54%
sad 54%
adventurous 18%
challenging 18%
informative 9%
inspiring 9%
relaxing 9%
tense 9%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 25%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | A mix: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | N/A: 12% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 28% | Yes: 28% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.55

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