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435 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780767932523
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: 01 February 2011
Description
When fugitive Italian monk Giordano Bruno--philosopher, magician, and heretical scientist--arrives in London, he's only one step ahead of the Inquisition. An undercover mission for Queen Elizabeth I and her spymaster provides added protection. Off...
Community Reviews Summary of 729 reviews
Moods
adventurous 61%
tense 58%
dark 56%
challenging 20%
informative 20%
reflective 15%
sad 12%
emotional 7%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 48% | A mix: 45% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 24%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 29% | No: 22% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 24%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Death, MurderModerate
Violence, Child death, ClassismMinor
Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Alcohol
435 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780767932523
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: 01 February 2011
Description
When fugitive Italian monk Giordano Bruno--philosopher, magician, and heretical scientist--arrives in London, he's only one step ahead of the Inquisition. An undercover mission for Queen Elizabeth I and her spymaster provides added protection. Off...
Community Reviews Summary of 729 reviews
Moods
adventurous 61%
tense 58%
dark 56%
challenging 20%
informative 20%
reflective 15%
sad 12%
emotional 7%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 48% | A mix: 45% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 24%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 29% | No: 22% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 24%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Death, MurderModerate
Violence, Child death, ClassismMinor
Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Alcohol