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352 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781408812426
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Set in Talia, a parallel world very similar to 16th-century Italy, the narrative follows Lucien, who in our world is very ill. Given a marbled notebook to use as a diary, the notebook is the unexpected means that transports Lucien to this dangerou...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,218 reviews
Moods
mysterious 52%
emotional 38%
lighthearted 29%
funny 21%
sad 21%
hopeful 20%
dark 12%
inspiring 12%
tense 12%
challenging 7%
informative 3%
reflective 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
fast 43%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Plot: 40% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 63% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Cancer, Death, Child deathModerate
Kidnapping, Alcohol, ViolenceMinor
Torture, Infidelity, Grief
352 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781408812426
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Set in Talia, a parallel world very similar to 16th-century Italy, the narrative follows Lucien, who in our world is very ill. Given a marbled notebook to use as a diary, the notebook is the unexpected means that transports Lucien to this dangerou...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,218 reviews
Moods
mysterious 52%
emotional 38%
lighthearted 29%
funny 21%
sad 21%
hopeful 20%
dark 12%
inspiring 12%
tense 12%
challenging 7%
informative 3%
reflective 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
fast 43%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Plot: 40% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 63% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Cancer, Death, Child deathModerate
Kidnapping, Alcohol, ViolenceMinor
Torture, Infidelity, Grief