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271 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780394572734
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Alfred a Knopf
Publication date: 01 September 1988
Description
An exotic dance that beguiles and entices... The enchanted and enchanting account of a contemporary Scheherazade, a wide-eyed American teller-of-tales who triumphs over harsh reality through the creative power of her own imagination...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,819 reviews
Moods
emotional 59%
reflective 49%
hopeful 27%
mysterious 26%
inspiring 20%
funny 18%
challenging 15%
dark 13%
sad 11%
lighthearted 9%
tense 7%
informative 6%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 51% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 47% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Suicide, Suicide attempt, Police brutalityModerate
Death of parent, Transphobia, Adult/minor relationshipMinor
Sexual violence, Dementia, Infidelity271 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780394572734
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Alfred a Knopf
Publication date: 01 September 1988
Description
An exotic dance that beguiles and entices... The enchanted and enchanting account of a contemporary Scheherazade, a wide-eyed American teller-of-tales who triumphs over harsh reality through the creative power of her own imagination...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,819 reviews
Moods
emotional 59%
reflective 49%
hopeful 27%
mysterious 26%
inspiring 20%
funny 18%
challenging 15%
dark 13%
sad 11%
lighthearted 9%
tense 7%
informative 6%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 51% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 47% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Suicide attempt, Police brutalityModerate
Death of parent, Transphobia, Adult/minor relationshipMinor
Sexual violence, Dementia, Infidelity