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550 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345351371
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: 27 December 1988
Description
In a story spanning from the court of Catherine the Great to modern times, the brutal course of history is played out as Catherine "Cat" Velis attempts to thwart world disaster
Community Reviews Summary of 1,897 reviews
Moods
mysterious 78%
tense 30%
challenging 19%
informative 19%
dark 8%
funny 8%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%
emotional 3%
reflective 3%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 60% | A mix: 39%Strong character development?
No: 40% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 44% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 27%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 56% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Body shaming, Classism, FatphobiaMinor
Racism
550 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345351371
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: 27 December 1988
Description
In a story spanning from the court of Catherine the Great to modern times, the brutal course of history is played out as Catherine "Cat" Velis attempts to thwart world disaster
Community Reviews Summary of 1,897 reviews
Moods
mysterious 78%
tense 30%
challenging 19%
informative 19%
dark 8%
funny 8%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%
emotional 3%
reflective 3%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 60% | A mix: 39%Strong character development?
No: 40% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 44% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 27%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 56% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Body shaming, Classism, FatphobiaMinor
Racism