The Palace of Dreams by Ismail Kadare

The Palace of Dreams

Ismail Kadare

205 pages first pub 1981 (editions)

fiction fantasy reflective medium-paced
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Description

A sinister totalitarian ministry called the Palace of Dreams recruits Mark-Alem to sort, classify, and interpret the dreams of the people in the empire, seeking the master-dreams that give clues to the empire's destiny.

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Moods

mysterious 76%
dark 69%
reflective 51%
tense 51%
challenging 28%
informative 12%
emotional 10%
sad 7%
adventurous 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 34%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 38% | Plot: 32% | Character: 23% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%

Average rating

3.74

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