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611 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099580881
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Arrow
Publication date: 26 September 2013
Description
Robert Harris returns to the thrilling historical fiction he has so brilliantly made his own. This is the story of the infamous Dreyfus affair told as a chillingly dark, hard-edged novel of conspiracy and espionage. Paris in 1895. Alfred Dreyfus,...
Community Reviews Summary of 954 reviews
Moods
tense 60%
mysterious 50%
adventurous 35%
challenging 29%
dark 29%
sad 22%
reflective 20%
emotional 18%
inspiring 10%
hopeful 6%
funny 2%
Pace
fast 16%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 56% | A mix: 29% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 27%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 39% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 47% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Antisemitism, Confinement, Religious bigotryModerate
Homophobia, Torture, BiphobiaMinor
War, Infidelity, Violence611 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099580881
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Arrow
Publication date: 26 September 2013
Description
Robert Harris returns to the thrilling historical fiction he has so brilliantly made his own. This is the story of the infamous Dreyfus affair told as a chillingly dark, hard-edged novel of conspiracy and espionage. Paris in 1895. Alfred Dreyfus,...
Community Reviews Summary of 954 reviews
Moods
tense 60%
mysterious 50%
adventurous 35%
challenging 29%
dark 29%
sad 22%
reflective 20%
emotional 18%
inspiring 10%
hopeful 6%
funny 2%
Pace
fast 16%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 56% | A mix: 29% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 27%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 39% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 47% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Antisemitism, Confinement, Religious bigotryModerate
Homophobia, Torture, BiphobiaMinor
War, Infidelity, Violence