The King's Daughter by Vonda N. McIntyre

The King's Daughter

Vonda N. McIntyre

526 pages first pub 1997 (editions) user-added

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The King's Daughter by Vonda N. McIntyre is a captivating read for readers who appreciate provocative historical fiction, fantasy, and romance, particularly those who value exploration of complex themes such as compassion, humanism, and the intersection of science and ethics, set against the rich backdrop of 17th century France.

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Winner of the Nebula Award and now a major motion picture: "A luminous, radiant novel" (Ursula K. Le Guin, author of the Earthsea series). During the late seventeenth century, Louis XIV's natural philosopher and explorer, Father Yves de la Croix,...

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Community Reviews

3.5
based on 272 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 72%

emotional: 38%

mysterious: 33%

sad: 27%

dark: 22%

tense: 22%

informative: 16%

challenging: 11%

hopeful: 11%

inspiring: 5%

reflective: 5%


Pace

55% of readers chose medium
45% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

23% of readers chose Plot
29% of readers chose A mix
47% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

76% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

41% of readers chose Yes
29% of readers chose Complicated
29% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

31% of readers chose Yes
31% of readers chose Complicated
37% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

43% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
37% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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