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535 pages • first pub 1945 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780449912454
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks
Publication date: Not specified
Description
It is 1939. Despite a law banning him from performing surgery, Ravic—a German doctor and refugee living in Paris—has been treating some of the city’s most elite citizens for two years on the behalf of two less-than-skillful French physicians. Forb...
Community Reviews Summary of 751 reviews
Moods
sad 82%
reflective 72%
dark 62%
tense 40%
challenging 26%
inspiring 18%
hopeful 12%
adventurous 6%
informative 6%
mysterious 6%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 51% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 21%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Abortion, MurderModerate
Medical content, Toxic relationship, XenophobiaMinor
Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Confinement535 pages • first pub 1945 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780449912454
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks
Publication date: Not specified
Description
It is 1939. Despite a law banning him from performing surgery, Ravic—a German doctor and refugee living in Paris—has been treating some of the city’s most elite citizens for two years on the behalf of two less-than-skillful French physicians. Forb...
Community Reviews Summary of 751 reviews
Moods
sad 82%
reflective 72%
dark 62%
tense 40%
challenging 26%
inspiring 18%
hopeful 12%
adventurous 6%
informative 6%
mysterious 6%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 51% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 21%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Abortion, MurderModerate
Medical content, Toxic relationship, XenophobiaMinor
Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Confinement