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380 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575084391
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 08 July 2010
Description
Paris, 1633. Louis XIII reigns over France and Cardinal Richelieu governs the country. Richelieu keeps a constant eye on the enemies of the Crown to avoid their assassination attempts, thwart their spies and avert their warmongering. But he's up a...
Community Reviews Summary of 116 reviews
Moods
mysterious 42%
tense 35%
informative 14%
dark 7%
emotional 7%
funny 7%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 7%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 38% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | Yes: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Gun violence, Violence, Blood
380 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575084391
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 08 July 2010
Description
Paris, 1633. Louis XIII reigns over France and Cardinal Richelieu governs the country. Richelieu keeps a constant eye on the enemies of the Crown to avoid their assassination attempts, thwart their spies and avert their warmongering. But he's up a...
Community Reviews Summary of 116 reviews
Moods
mysterious 42%
tense 35%
informative 14%
dark 7%
emotional 7%
funny 7%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 7%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 38% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | Yes: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Gun violence, Violence, Blood