The White Queen by Philippa Gregory

432 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction historical romance informative mysterious slow-paced
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The White Queen by Philippa Gregory is ideal for readers who enjoy intricately woven historical dramas with strong female protagonists, political intrigue, and elements of mystery set against the backdrop of pivotal moments in history.

Description

The tale of one woman's ambitious ascent to royalty during the Wars of the Roses and the unsolved mystery around her sons' imprisonment in the TowerThe first in a stunning new series, The Cousins War, is set amid the tumult and intrigue of The War...

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Community Reviews

3.71
based on 11,635 reviews

Moods

informative: 59%

emotional: 53%

adventurous: 39%

mysterious: 39%

tense: 37%

dark: 28%

sad: 21%

reflective: 15%

challenging: 10%

hopeful: 6%

inspiring: 5%

relaxing: 3%

funny: 1%

lighthearted: 1%


Pace

10% of readers chose fast
58% of readers chose medium
30% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

29% of readers chose Plot
52% of readers chose A mix
17% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

44% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
30% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

29% of readers chose Yes
45% of readers chose Complicated
24% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

7% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
81% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

47% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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