The Emperor's Children by Claire Messud

The Emperor's Children

Claire Messud

592 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective slow-paced
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Description

In the glittering tradition of Edith Wharton, The Emperor's Children examines life in upper-crust Manhattan, and tells a compelling story of ambition, vanity and tragedy

Community Reviews Summary of 1,287 reviews

Moods

reflective 84%
emotional 69%
challenging 38%
inspiring 23%
funny 15%
sad 15%
adventurous 7%
dark 7%
hopeful 7%
informative 7%
lighthearted 7%
mysterious 7%
relaxing 7%
tense 7%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 31%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

2.87

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