The Other Queen: A Novel by Philippa Gregory

The Other Queen: A Novel

The Plantagenet and Tudor Novels #15

Philippa Gregory with Richard Armitage (Narrator), Alex Kingston (Narrator), Madeleine Leslay (Narrator)

16 hours, 31 minutes • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction historical emotional slow-paced
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Fleeing violent rebellions in Scotland, Mary looks to Queen Elizabeth of England for sanctuary. Though promised protection, Mary, perceived as a serious threat to the English crown, is soon imprisoned by her former friend as a “guest” in the house...

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Moods

emotional 49%
informative 46%
tense 29%
sad 28%
adventurous 26%
dark 25%
reflective 23%
challenging 14%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 1%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 42%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 42% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | No: 33% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 13%

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3.41

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