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431 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780425286166
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Even from behind the throne, a woman can rule. Narrated by the mother of Russia’s last tsar, this vivid, historically authentic novel brings to life the courageous story of Maria Feodorovna, one of Imperial Russia’s most compelling women, who witn...
Community Reviews Summary of 593 reviews
Moods
emotional 67%
sad 50%
tense 30%
dark 25%
challenging 22%
reflective 20%
adventurous 15%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 7%
hopeful 5%
relaxing 5%
mysterious 2%
Pace
slow 35%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 42% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 41% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Death, War, Child deathModerate
Pregnancy, Homophobia, Sexual contentMinor
Gun violence, Medical content, Antisemitism431 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780425286166
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Even from behind the throne, a woman can rule. Narrated by the mother of Russia’s last tsar, this vivid, historically authentic novel brings to life the courageous story of Maria Feodorovna, one of Imperial Russia’s most compelling women, who witn...
Community Reviews Summary of 593 reviews
Moods
emotional 67%
sad 50%
tense 30%
dark 25%
challenging 22%
reflective 20%
adventurous 15%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 7%
hopeful 5%
relaxing 5%
mysterious 2%
Pace
slow 35%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 42% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 41% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, War, Child deathModerate
Pregnancy, Homophobia, Sexual contentMinor
Gun violence, Medical content, Antisemitism