The Strangled Queen by Maurice Druon

The Strangled Queen

The Accursed Kings #2

Maurice Druon

280 pages • first pub 1955 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous informative tense slow-paced
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'This was the original game of thrones' George R.R. MartinThe King is dead. Long live the King.Philip IV is dead and his great kingdom is in disarray. It seems the fatal curse of the Templars is plaguing the royal house of France.His son has been ...

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Moods

informative 65%
adventurous 62%
dark 53%
tense 46%
mysterious 30%
emotional 13%
reflective 13%
sad 13%
challenging 9%
relaxing 4%
funny 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 27%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 48% | A mix: 31% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 39% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | No: 37% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%

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4.03

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