The Desert of Souls by Howard Andrew Jones

320 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical mystery adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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In 8th century Baghdad, a stranger pleads with the vizier to safeguard the bejeweled tablet he carries, but he is murdered before he can explain. Charged with solving the puzzle, the scholar Dabir soon realizes that the tablet may unlock secrets h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 121 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 50%
emotional 25%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 25%
lighthearted 25%
tense 25%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.56

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