The Game of Love and Death by Martha Brockenbrough

The Game of Love and Death

Martha Brockenbrough

336 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary fantasy magical realism emotional reflective slow-paced
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Description

Antony and Cleopatra. Helen of Troy and Paris. Romeo and Juliet. And now... Henry and Flora.For centuries Love and Death have chosen their players. They have set the rules, rolled the dice, and kept close, ready to influence, angling for supremacy...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,322 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
hopeful 44%
reflective 42%
sad 31%
inspiring 28%
adventurous 23%
dark 18%
mysterious 18%
tense 18%
challenging 13%
funny 10%
lighthearted 10%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 25%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | A mix: 46% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.73

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