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416 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780743428187
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Washington Square Press
Publication date: 18 February 2003
Description
An enchanting historical epic of grand passion and adventure, this debut novel tells the captivating story of one of India's most controversial empresses -- a woman whose brilliance and determination trumped myriad obstacles, and whose love shaped...
Community Reviews Summary of 885 reviews
Moods
informative 60%
adventurous 40%
inspiring 28%
hopeful 25%
challenging 14%
reflective 14%
sad 14%
tense 14%
dark 8%
lighthearted 8%
relaxing 8%
mysterious 5%
funny 2%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 76% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 51% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Miscarriage, Torture, MurderModerate
Toxic relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal deathMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Rape, Sexual assault
416 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780743428187
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Washington Square Press
Publication date: 18 February 2003
Description
An enchanting historical epic of grand passion and adventure, this debut novel tells the captivating story of one of India's most controversial empresses -- a woman whose brilliance and determination trumped myriad obstacles, and whose love shaped...
Community Reviews Summary of 885 reviews
Moods
informative 60%
adventurous 40%
inspiring 28%
hopeful 25%
challenging 14%
reflective 14%
sad 14%
tense 14%
dark 8%
lighthearted 8%
relaxing 8%
mysterious 5%
funny 2%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 76% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 51% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Miscarriage, Torture, MurderModerate
Toxic relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal deathMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Rape, Sexual assault