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384 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780330478656
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Publication date: 30 November 2010
Description
The Palace of Illusions takes us back to a time that is half-history, half-myth, and wholly magical; narrated by Panchaali, the wife of the five Pandava brothers, we are – finally – given a woman's take on the timeless tale that is the Mahabharata...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,105 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
adventurous 57%
sad 28%
inspiring 27%
challenging 25%
tense 24%
dark 23%
mysterious 22%
informative 21%
hopeful 16%
relaxing 4%
lighthearted 3%
funny 2%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Character: 33% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 73% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Grief, BullyingModerate
Emotional abuse, Death, InfidelityMinor
Classism, Fire/Fire injury384 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780330478656
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Publication date: 30 November 2010
Description
The Palace of Illusions takes us back to a time that is half-history, half-myth, and wholly magical; narrated by Panchaali, the wife of the five Pandava brothers, we are – finally – given a woman's take on the timeless tale that is the Mahabharata...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,105 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
adventurous 57%
sad 28%
inspiring 27%
challenging 25%
tense 24%
dark 23%
mysterious 22%
informative 21%
hopeful 16%
relaxing 4%
lighthearted 3%
funny 2%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Character: 33% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 73% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Grief, BullyingModerate
Emotional abuse, Death, InfidelityMinor
Classism, Fire/Fire injury