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256 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571222308
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In Istanbul in the late 1590s, the sultan secretly commissions a book: a celebration of his life and empire, to be illuminated by the best artists of the day in the European manner. But when one of the miniaturists is murdered, their master has to...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,417 reviews
Moods
challenging 59%
reflective 53%
dark 44%
informative 39%
tense 31%
adventurous 24%
emotional 11%
sad 9%
funny 5%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 2%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 26%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 26% | Plot: 21%Strong character development?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 59% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Murder, ViolenceModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, AntisemitismMinor
Xenophobia, Rape, Sexual assault256 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571222308
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In Istanbul in the late 1590s, the sultan secretly commissions a book: a celebration of his life and empire, to be illuminated by the best artists of the day in the European manner. But when one of the miniaturists is murdered, their master has to...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,417 reviews
Moods
challenging 59%
reflective 53%
dark 44%
informative 39%
tense 31%
adventurous 24%
emotional 11%
sad 9%
funny 5%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 2%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 26%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 26% | Plot: 21%Strong character development?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 59% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Murder, ViolenceModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, AntisemitismMinor
Xenophobia, Rape, Sexual assault