The Dark Angel by Mika Waltari

401 pages first pub 1952 (editions)

fiction historical challenging reflective medium-paced
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"Today I am called a spy and the lover of the empire\'s most desirable woman. But no one knows my true identity and no one ever shall."For it is the year 1453; and here in Constantinople a mighty Christian empire is dying brutally as the Moslem ho...

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Community Reviews Summary of 38 reviews

Moods

sad 100%
adventurous 50%
dark 50%
informative 50%
mysterious 50%
tense 50%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 50% | No: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.69

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