Queen's Own Fool by Jane Yolen, Robert J. Harris

390 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction historical young adult adventurous emotional informative medium-paced
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Called La Jardiniere, a resourceful and clever jester to the queen's court, Nicola was a most unlikely person to end up "fool" and friend to Mary, Queen of Scots. But Nicola isn't an ordinary comedian clowning before the court; her sharp tongue is...

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Community Reviews Summary of 339 reviews

Moods

adventurous 83%
emotional 83%
dark 33%
informative 33%
inspiring 33%
challenging 16%
funny 16%
hopeful 16%
sad 16%
tense 16%

Pace

medium 83%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 20% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | N/A: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 33% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.75

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