The Black Opera by Mary Gentle

The Black Opera

Mary Gentle

515 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous slow-paced
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Naples, the 19th Century.  In the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, holy music has power. Under the auspices of the Church, the Sung Mass can bring about actual miracles like healing the sick or raising the dead. But some believe that the musicodramma ...

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Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 50%
emotional 50%
funny 50%
hopeful 50%
mysterious 50%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

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Diverse cast of characters?

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Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

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