The Lady of the Rivers (The Cousins' War, #3) (2011) | How Woke Is It?

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The Lady of the Rivers (The Cousins' War, #3)2011

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What We Think

This book blends historical fiction with a modern lens, highlighting some 'woke' themes, but it doesn’t beat you over the head. A middle-of-the-road example, modern sensibility present, but not an ideological bulldozer.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

While Philippa Gregory takes some liberties with history, the central focus remains character-driven storytelling anchored around Jacquetta of Luxembourg. Themes of female agency are present, but not so overtly that they overwhelm characterization. Some modern sensibilities peek through, but it's not a total narrative hijack.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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There’s clear emphasis on Jacquetta’s independence and mystical abilities, with occasional undercurrents that view traditional gender roles or medieval religious beliefs skeptically. Still, it doesn’t feel aggressively revisionist, more like a modern gloss over historical events than outright subversion.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Some modern feminist themes are emphasized, but there are also depictions of traditional relationships, political intrigue, and a range of motives. It nods to contemporary ideas without making dissenters monsters.

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