The Game of Love and Death by Martha Brockenbrough

The Game of Love and Death

Martha Brockenbrough

336 pages first pub 2015 (view editions)

fiction contemporary fantasy magical realism emotional reflective slow-paced
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The Game of Love and Death is ideal for readers who enjoy emotionally charged, thought-provoking stories that blend timeless battles between cosmic forces with tender, human relationships set against richly textured historical backdrops.

Description

Antony and Cleopatra. Helen of Troy and Paris. Romeo and Juliet. And now... Henry and Flora.For centuries Love and Death have chosen their players. They have set the rules, rolled the dice, and kept close, ready to influence, angling for supremacy...

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Community Reviews

3.71
based on 1,658 reviews

Moods

emotional: 88%

hopeful: 50%

reflective: 46%

sad: 34%

inspiring: 26%

adventurous: 24%

mysterious: 18%

tense: 18%

dark: 16%

challenging: 12%

funny: 12%

lighthearted: 8%

relaxing: 4%


Pace

9% of readers chose fast
68% of readers chose medium
22% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

8% of readers chose Plot
46% of readers chose A mix
44% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

79% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

68% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

91% of readers chose Yes
2% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

45% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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