The Red Queen by Philippa Gregory

392 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction historical emotional fast-paced
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Heiress to the red rose of Lancaster, Margaret Beaufort fervently believes that her house is the true ruler of England. Ignored by her sainted cousin Henry VI, mocked by her mother, married at age twelve, and endangered by childbirth, she vows to ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,330 reviews

Moods

informative 59%
tense 47%
emotional 37%
adventurous 34%
dark 34%
challenging 25%
sad 15%
reflective 14%
mysterious 11%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 4%
relaxing 4%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 25%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Plot: 25% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 43% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%

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