The Queen's Fool by Philippa Gregory

488 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction historical romance emotional informative medium-paced
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A young woman caught in the rivalry between Queen Mary and her half sister, Elizabeth, must find her true destiny amid treason, poisonous rivalries, loss of faith, and unrequited love.It is winter, 1553. Pursued by the Inquisition, Hannah Green, a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,747 reviews

Moods

emotional 68%
adventurous 48%
informative 42%
tense 33%
dark 31%
sad 31%
reflective 30%
hopeful 20%
mysterious 17%
inspiring 13%
challenging 11%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 26%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 35% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 38% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.71

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