Bit Palas by Elif Shafak

Bit Palas

Elif Shafak

381 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective slow-paced
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Description

Set within a once-stately apartment block in Istanbul, The Flea Palace tells the story of Bonbon Palace, built by Russian noble émigré Pavel Antipov for his wife Agripina at the end of the Tsarist reign. It is now sadly dilapidated, flea-infested,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 276 reviews

Moods

reflective 69%
mysterious 56%
funny 43%
emotional 30%
lighthearted 26%
inspiring 21%
informative 13%
relaxing 13%
adventurous 8%
dark 8%
hopeful 8%
sad 8%
challenging 4%

Pace

slow 64%
medium 35%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 86% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 54% | No: 31% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.24

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