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400 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780441004010
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ace Books
Publication date: 01 January 1997
Description
Brendan Doyle, a specialist in the work of the early-nineteenth century poet William Ashbless, reluctantly accepts an invitation from a millionaire to act as a guide to time-travelling tourists. But while attending a lecture given by Samuel Taylor...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,289 reviews
Moods
mysterious 64%
dark 47%
challenging 26%
tense 26%
funny 23%
lighthearted 8%
emotional 5%
reflective 5%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 58% | A mix: 31% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 24%Loveable characters?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 26% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 58% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 17%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 59% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Body shaming, AbleismModerate
Addiction, Animal cruelty, Animal death
400 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780441004010
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ace Books
Publication date: 01 January 1997
Description
Brendan Doyle, a specialist in the work of the early-nineteenth century poet William Ashbless, reluctantly accepts an invitation from a millionaire to act as a guide to time-travelling tourists. But while attending a lecture given by Samuel Taylor...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,289 reviews
Moods
mysterious 64%
dark 47%
challenging 26%
tense 26%
funny 23%
lighthearted 8%
emotional 5%
reflective 5%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 58% | A mix: 31% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 24%Loveable characters?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 26% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 58% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 17%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 59% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Body shaming, AbleismModerate
Addiction, Animal cruelty, Animal death