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192 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780807613733
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: George Braziller
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A French entomologist, attending a symposium in Cairo, finds a cruious kind of bean being on a market stall. It is claimed the beans, derived from the scarab beetle, have magic powers; specifically the power to guarantee the brith of a male infant...
Community Reviews Summary of 106 reviews
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dark 75%
adventurous 25%
emotional 25%
informative 25%
relaxing 25%
Pace
medium 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 33% | Character: 33% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
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192 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780807613733
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: George Braziller
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A French entomologist, attending a symposium in Cairo, finds a cruious kind of bean being on a market stall. It is claimed the beans, derived from the scarab beetle, have magic powers; specifically the power to guarantee the brith of a male infant...
Community Reviews Summary of 106 reviews
Moods
dark 75%
adventurous 25%
emotional 25%
informative 25%
relaxing 25%
Pace
medium 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 33% | Character: 33% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.