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508 pages • first pub 1998 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 0571212247
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 25 January 2001
Description
In Istanbul, in the late 1590s, the Sultan secretly commissions a great book: a celebration of his life and his empire, to be illuminated by the best artists of the day - in the European manner. But when one of the miniaturised is murder their mas...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,417 reviews
Moods
challenging 59%
reflective 53%
dark 44%
informative 39%
tense 31%
adventurous 24%
emotional 11%
sad 9%
funny 5%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 2%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 26%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 26% | Plot: 21%Strong character development?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 59% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Murder, ViolenceModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, AntisemitismMinor
Xenophobia, Rape, Sexual assault508 pages • first pub 1998 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 0571212247
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 25 January 2001
Description
In Istanbul, in the late 1590s, the Sultan secretly commissions a great book: a celebration of his life and his empire, to be illuminated by the best artists of the day - in the European manner. But when one of the miniaturised is murder their mas...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,417 reviews
Moods
challenging 59%
reflective 53%
dark 44%
informative 39%
tense 31%
adventurous 24%
emotional 11%
sad 9%
funny 5%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 2%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 26%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 26% | Plot: 21%Strong character development?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 59% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Murder, ViolenceModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, AntisemitismMinor
Xenophobia, Rape, Sexual assault