The Marlowe Papers by Ros Barber

The Marlowe Papers

Ros Barber

464 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction historical poetry emotional reflective slow-paced
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On May 30th, 1593, a celebrated young playwright was killed in a tavern brawl in London. That, at least, was the official version. Now let Christopher Marlowe tell you the truth: that his 'death' was an elaborate ruse to avoid his being hanged for...

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Community Reviews Summary of 74 reviews

Moods

emotional 60%
mysterious 60%
reflective 60%
adventurous 40%
challenging 40%
dark 40%
inspiring 40%
sad 40%
informative 20%
tense 20%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 33%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 80% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Average rating

3.46

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