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307 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553280586
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bantam
Publication date: 01 August 1989
Description
An exotic dance that beguiles and entices... The enchanted and enchanting account of a contemporary Scheherazade, a wide-eyed American teller-of-tales who triumphs over harsh reality through the creative power of her own imagination...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,768 reviews
Moods
emotional 58%
reflective 48%
hopeful 28%
mysterious 26%
inspiring 20%
funny 17%
challenging 15%
dark 13%
sad 11%
lighthearted 10%
tense 8%
informative 6%
relaxing 4%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 51% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 47% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Suicide attempt, Police brutalityModerate
Death of parent, Adult/minor relationship, TransphobiaMinor
Sexual violence, Dementia, Death
307 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553280586
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bantam
Publication date: 01 August 1989
Description
An exotic dance that beguiles and entices... The enchanted and enchanting account of a contemporary Scheherazade, a wide-eyed American teller-of-tales who triumphs over harsh reality through the creative power of her own imagination...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,768 reviews
Moods
emotional 58%
reflective 48%
hopeful 28%
mysterious 26%
inspiring 20%
funny 17%
challenging 15%
dark 13%
sad 11%
lighthearted 10%
tense 8%
informative 6%
relaxing 4%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 51% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 47% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Suicide attempt, Police brutalityModerate
Death of parent, Adult/minor relationship, TransphobiaMinor
Sexual violence, Dementia, Death