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656 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780151327652
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Publication date: 01 November 1989
Description
A superb cerebral entertainment about three editors who cook up a hoax-involving the Templar Knights, Stonehenge, the Cabala, and Brazilian voodoo, among other things-that suddenly becomes all too real. Translated by William Weaver. A Helen and Ku...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,359 reviews
Moods
challenging 76%
reflective 46%
dark 37%
adventurous 34%
informative 32%
funny 26%
tense 24%
sad 8%
emotional 5%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 22%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 45% | A mix: 31% | Character: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 41% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 26%Loveable characters?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 69% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 17%Average rating
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Graphic
Religious bigotry, Chronic illness, DeathModerate
AntisemitismMinor
Cancer, Alcohol, Misogyny656 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780151327652
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Publication date: 01 November 1989
Description
A superb cerebral entertainment about three editors who cook up a hoax-involving the Templar Knights, Stonehenge, the Cabala, and Brazilian voodoo, among other things-that suddenly becomes all too real. Translated by William Weaver. A Helen and Ku...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,359 reviews
Moods
challenging 76%
reflective 46%
dark 37%
adventurous 34%
informative 32%
funny 26%
tense 24%
sad 8%
emotional 5%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 22%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 45% | A mix: 31% | Character: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 41% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 26%Loveable characters?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 69% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Religious bigotry, Chronic illness, DeathModerate
AntisemitismMinor
Cancer, Alcohol, Misogyny