The Palace of Illusions by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
The Palace of Illusions

Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

The Palace of Illusions

Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

12 hours, 22 minutes first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical emotional reflective fast-paced
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 The Palace of Illusions takes us back to a time that is half history, half myth, and wholly magical. It is told by Panchaali, wife of the Pandavas brothers, a fiery female redefining for us a world of warriors, gods, and the ever-manipulating han...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,104 reviews

Moods

emotional 71%
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

medium 54%
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: 11% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5%

Average rating

4.09

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