Воспоминания императрицы

The novel delves deeply into her thoughts and feelings, which isn't always common in historical fiction. I wonder what motivated the choice to humanize her in this way.

Some chapters felt dense with court intrigue, which made me curious if that was a deliberate stylistic choice or just how the story naturally unfolded.

Her story seems nuanced and complex, prompting questions about how much of her actions were shaped by her circumstances versus her own agency.