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531 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385528702
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Doubleday
Publication date: 16 June 2009
Description
In an abandoned mansion at the heart of Barcelona, a young man – David Martin – makes his living by writing sensationalist novels under a pseudonym. The survivor of a troubled childhood, he has taken refuge in the world of books, and spends his ni...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,411 reviews
Moods
dark 84%
tense 55%
adventurous 46%
emotional 38%
sad 30%
challenging 20%
reflective 19%
funny 6%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 2%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 59% | Character: 21% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7%Average rating
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Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Suicide, BloodModerate
Murder, Death, Death of parentMinor
Sexual assault, Mental illness531 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385528702
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Doubleday
Publication date: 16 June 2009
Description
In an abandoned mansion at the heart of Barcelona, a young man – David Martin – makes his living by writing sensationalist novels under a pseudonym. The survivor of a troubled childhood, he has taken refuge in the world of books, and spends his ni...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,411 reviews
Moods
dark 84%
tense 55%
adventurous 46%
emotional 38%
sad 30%
challenging 20%
reflective 19%
funny 6%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 2%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 59% | Character: 21% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Suicide, BloodModerate
Murder, Death, Death of parentMinor
Sexual assault, Mental illness