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288 pages • first pub 1850 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140448924
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 26 August 2003
Description
Cornelius von Baerle lives only to cultivate the elusive black tulip and win a magnificent prize for its creation. But when his powerful godfather is assassinated, the unwitting Cornelius becomes caught up in a deadly political intrigue. Falsely a...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,115 reviews
Moods
emotional 31%
hopeful 29%
tense 29%
dark 27%
lighthearted 23%
mysterious 16%
funny 12%
inspiring 10%
informative 9%
sad 9%
reflective 7%
relaxing 6%
challenging 5%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 53% | A mix: 33% | Character: 12% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 51% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 43% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Death, MurderModerate
TortureMinor
Gore
288 pages • first pub 1850 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140448924
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 26 August 2003
Description
Cornelius von Baerle lives only to cultivate the elusive black tulip and win a magnificent prize for its creation. But when his powerful godfather is assassinated, the unwitting Cornelius becomes caught up in a deadly political intrigue. Falsely a...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,115 reviews
Moods
emotional 31%
hopeful 29%
tense 29%
dark 27%
lighthearted 23%
mysterious 16%
funny 12%
inspiring 10%
informative 9%
sad 9%
reflective 7%
relaxing 6%
challenging 5%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 53% | A mix: 33% | Character: 12% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 51% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 43% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Death, MurderModerate
TortureMinor
Gore