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496 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780356515816
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Hachette UK
Publication date: 11 May 2021
Description
'A thrilling, fantastical adventure that introduces a beguiling new world' S. A. ChakrabortyIn the city of Bassa, Danso is a clever scholar on the cusp of achieving greatness-only he doesn't want it. Instead, he prefers to chase forbidden stories ...
Community Reviews Summary of 791 reviews
Moods
dark 49%
mysterious 39%
tense 38%
emotional 29%
challenging 23%
reflective 19%
inspiring 10%
hopeful 8%
informative 6%
sad 6%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Character: 25% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 33% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Death, XenophobiaModerate
Death of parent, Animal death, Racial slursMinor
Genocide, Miscarriage, Abortion496 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780356515816
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Hachette UK
Publication date: 11 May 2021
Description
'A thrilling, fantastical adventure that introduces a beguiling new world' S. A. ChakrabortyIn the city of Bassa, Danso is a clever scholar on the cusp of achieving greatness-only he doesn't want it. Instead, he prefers to chase forbidden stories ...
Community Reviews Summary of 791 reviews
Moods
dark 49%
mysterious 39%
tense 38%
emotional 29%
challenging 23%
reflective 19%
inspiring 10%
hopeful 8%
informative 6%
sad 6%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Character: 25% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 33% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Death, XenophobiaModerate
Death of parent, Animal death, Racial slursMinor
Genocide, Miscarriage, Abortion