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448 pages • first pub 2014 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 2928377076597
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Set in seventeenth century Amsterdam—a city ruled by glittering wealth and oppressive religion—a masterful debut steeped in atmosphere and shimmering with mystery, in the tradition of Emma Donoghue, Sarah Waters, and Sarah Dunant.”There is nothing...
Community Reviews Summary of 13,165 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
dark 47%
sad 43%
tense 33%
reflective 20%
adventurous 15%
challenging 12%
hopeful 6%
informative 5%
inspiring 3%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 30% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 68% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%Average rating
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Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Animal death, DeathModerate
Racism, Religious bigotry, Racial slurs448 pages • first pub 2014 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 2928377076597
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Set in seventeenth century Amsterdam—a city ruled by glittering wealth and oppressive religion—a masterful debut steeped in atmosphere and shimmering with mystery, in the tradition of Emma Donoghue, Sarah Waters, and Sarah Dunant.”There is nothing...
Community Reviews Summary of 13,165 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
dark 47%
sad 43%
tense 33%
reflective 20%
adventurous 15%
challenging 12%
hopeful 6%
informative 5%
inspiring 3%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 30% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 68% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Animal death, DeathModerate
Racism, Religious bigotry, Racial slurs