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corcordium's review against another edition
3.5
not as good or interesting as the first one, but still an enjoyable sequel. the last couple of chapters were great tho, can't wait to finish the series
axelpe's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
eion's review
challenging
dark
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
benryanpowney's review against another edition
informative
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Loving this series, have number three waiting to go on the shelf, so fast flowing and interesting with plenty of drama
ylimets's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Body horror, Gore, and Sexual assault
joabroda's review
adventurous
dark
informative
fast-paced
4.0
The second book in the series centered on the Capet line of Kings, in medieval France. This second book begins just after the death of Philip The Fair. His son Louis is crowned and left with a Kingdom in debt, an unfaithful, imprisoned wife and an empty Papacy crown.
With the old King dead, his brother Charles, Count of Valois, accelerates his opportunity to oust his rival for royal control sees to fall of Enguerrand Marigny .
George R. R, Martin calls this series "The Original Game of Thrones" and I heartily agree. This is not a series for anyone who abhors the atrocities of the Medieval Age. Druon writes in explicit detail, not only of the gore, and accepted torture but of the conditions of life in the lower classes of people.
With the old King dead, his brother Charles, Count of Valois, accelerates his opportunity to oust his rival for royal control sees to fall of Enguerrand Marigny .
George R. R, Martin calls this series "The Original Game of Thrones" and I heartily agree. This is not a series for anyone who abhors the atrocities of the Medieval Age. Druon writes in explicit detail, not only of the gore, and accepted torture but of the conditions of life in the lower classes of people.
labunnywtf's review against another edition
1.0
When one is slumping so hard that they're reading one book per...three month period at best, MAYBE it's not the best idea to focus on historical fiction so dry it gave them chapped lips.
Maybe?
I think I'm done with this series. Disappointing, because I REALLY do want to know more about this period of history. But if I wanted to be this bored, I would read an actual nonfiction book.
Sigh.
Maybe?
I think I'm done with this series. Disappointing, because I REALLY do want to know more about this period of history. But if I wanted to be this bored, I would read an actual nonfiction book.
Sigh.
krobart's review against another edition
5.0
In the second of Druon's Accursed Kings series, the cursed King Philippe IV dies, leaving his son Louis X on the throne. But Louis's wife has been imprisoned for adultery and he must have an heir. Druon's stellar historical novels feature only real historical figures. They are brilliantly and acerbically written.
See my complete review here:
http://whatmeread.wordpress.com/tag/the-strangled-queen/
See my complete review here:
http://whatmeread.wordpress.com/tag/the-strangled-queen/