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256 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400096121
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 13 February 2007
Description
Lucia works as a servant girl in Italy and is engaged to be married. But after the pox disfigures her face, she flees in shame without telling her lover. Years later, as a reknowned Amsterdam courtesan who never goes out without her veil, Lucia is...
Community Reviews Summary of 204 reviews
Moods
reflective 54%
mysterious 45%
sad 45%
dark 27%
adventurous 22%
inspiring 13%
hopeful 9%
tense 9%
challenging 4%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | Plot: 5% | A mix: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 5% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 26% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
MisogynyMinor
Antisemitism, Pedophilia, Sexual harassment
256 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400096121
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 13 February 2007
Description
Lucia works as a servant girl in Italy and is engaged to be married. But after the pox disfigures her face, she flees in shame without telling her lover. Years later, as a reknowned Amsterdam courtesan who never goes out without her veil, Lucia is...
Community Reviews Summary of 204 reviews
Moods
reflective 54%
mysterious 45%
sad 45%
dark 27%
adventurous 22%
inspiring 13%
hopeful 9%
tense 9%
challenging 4%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | Plot: 5% | A mix: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 5% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 26% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
MisogynyMinor
Antisemitism, Pedophilia, Sexual harassment