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322 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780062094537
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper
Publication date: 26 April 2011
Description
"Powers writes action and adventure that Indiana Jones could only dream of."--Washington Post"Tim Powers is a brilliant writer."--William GibsonThe remarkable Tim Powers--who ingeniously married the John Le Carr spy novel to the otherworldly in h...
Community Reviews Summary of 895 reviews
Moods
mysterious 46%
dark 44%
tense 30%
funny 25%
lighthearted 19%
emotional 11%
inspiring 3%
challenging 1%
informative 1%
reflective 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 40%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 58% | A mix: 35% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 21%Loveable characters?
Yes: 44% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 45% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Racism, Gun violenceModerate
Sexual assault, Incest, FatphobiaMinor
Vomit, Racial slurs, Child abuse
322 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780062094537
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper
Publication date: 26 April 2011
Description
"Powers writes action and adventure that Indiana Jones could only dream of."--Washington Post"Tim Powers is a brilliant writer."--William GibsonThe remarkable Tim Powers--who ingeniously married the John Le Carr spy novel to the otherworldly in h...
Community Reviews Summary of 895 reviews
Moods
mysterious 46%
dark 44%
tense 30%
funny 25%
lighthearted 19%
emotional 11%
inspiring 3%
challenging 1%
informative 1%
reflective 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 40%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 58% | A mix: 35% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 21%Loveable characters?
Yes: 44% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 45% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Racism, Gun violenceModerate
Sexual assault, Incest, FatphobiaMinor
Vomit, Racial slurs, Child abuse