Scan barcode
—
Elif Shafak
448 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780714531205
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Marion Boyars Publishers Ltd
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Set within a once-stately apartment block in Istanbul, The Flea Palace tells the story of Bonbon Palace, built by Russian noble émigré Pavel Antipov for his wife Agripina at the end of the Tsarist reign. It is now sadly dilapidated, flea-infested,...
Community Reviews Summary of 276 reviews
Moods
mysterious 56%
funny 43%
emotional 30%
lighthearted 26%
inspiring 21%
informative 13%
relaxing 13%
adventurous 8%
dark 8%
hopeful 8%
sad 8%
challenging 4%
Pace
medium 35%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 54% | No: 31% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, AlcoholismModerate
Self harm, Domestic abuse, Animal deathMinor
Adult/minor relationship—
Elif Shafak
448 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780714531205
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Marion Boyars Publishers Ltd
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Set within a once-stately apartment block in Istanbul, The Flea Palace tells the story of Bonbon Palace, built by Russian noble émigré Pavel Antipov for his wife Agripina at the end of the Tsarist reign. It is now sadly dilapidated, flea-infested,...
Community Reviews Summary of 276 reviews
Moods
mysterious 56%
funny 43%
emotional 30%
lighthearted 26%
inspiring 21%
informative 13%
relaxing 13%
adventurous 8%
dark 8%
hopeful 8%
sad 8%
challenging 4%
Pace
medium 35%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 54% | No: 31% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, AlcoholismModerate
Self harm, Domestic abuse, Animal deathMinor
Adult/minor relationship