The Queen of the Night by Alexander Chee

The Queen of the Night

Alexander Chee

561 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical mystery emotional mysterious slow-paced
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Description

When it begins, it begins as an opera should begin: in a palace, at a ball, in an encounter with a stranger, who you discover has your fate in his hands . . . She is Lilliet Berne. And she is the soprano. 1882. One warm autumn evening in Pa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,066 reviews

Moods

mysterious 66%
adventurous 61%
emotional 49%
reflective 33%
dark 32%
tense 23%
sad 20%
challenging 12%
informative 11%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 1%

Pace

slow 62%
medium 33%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 20% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 31% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.54

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