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803 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140133400
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: Not specified
Description
An historical novel of power and betrayal, loyalty and political intrigue in thirteenth-century England, Wales and France. It focuses on King John of England, younger brother to the brilliant Richard Lionheart, Joanna, his illegitimate but recogni...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,051 reviews
Moods
adventurous 58%
emotional 48%
challenging 27%
dark 27%
reflective 24%
sad 20%
tense 13%
hopeful 6%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 32%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 45% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 95% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 4%Average rating
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803 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140133400
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: Not specified
Description
An historical novel of power and betrayal, loyalty and political intrigue in thirteenth-century England, Wales and France. It focuses on King John of England, younger brother to the brilliant Richard Lionheart, Joanna, his illegitimate but recogni...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,051 reviews
Moods
adventurous 58%
emotional 48%
challenging 27%
dark 27%
reflective 24%
sad 20%
tense 13%
hopeful 6%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 32%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 45% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 95% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.