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1024 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781408803448
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Publication date: 05 October 2009
Description
Susanna Clarke's novel is an epic tale of nineteenth-century England and the two magicians who emerge to change its history. In the year 1806, in the midst of the Napoleonic Wars, most people believe magic to have long since disappeared from Engla...
Community Reviews Summary of 21,685 reviews
Moods
adventurous 71%
dark 42%
funny 37%
challenging 29%
reflective 18%
emotional 14%
tense 13%
lighthearted 9%
sad 7%
informative 6%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
medium 19%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Character: 31% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 36% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 47% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Death, WarModerate
Slavery, Gun violence, Mental illnessMinor
Sexism
1024 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781408803448
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Publication date: 05 October 2009
Description
Susanna Clarke's novel is an epic tale of nineteenth-century England and the two magicians who emerge to change its history. In the year 1806, in the midst of the Napoleonic Wars, most people believe magic to have long since disappeared from Engla...
Community Reviews Summary of 21,685 reviews
Moods
adventurous 71%
dark 42%
funny 37%
challenging 29%
reflective 18%
emotional 14%
tense 13%
lighthearted 9%
sad 7%
informative 6%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
medium 19%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Character: 31% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 36% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 47% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Death, WarModerate
Slavery, Gun violence, Mental illnessMinor
Sexism