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582 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099471387
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: London: Arrow
Publication date: 01 January 2004
Description
In eighteenth-century Italy the Castrati recreated heaven on earth. Their exquisite voices soared above the glittering world of courtiers and nobility. Those who achieved fame were showered with riches and sexual favours, but their success also hi...
Community Reviews Summary of 962 reviews
Moods
emotional 66%
sad 38%
reflective 33%
tense 33%
challenging 28%
adventurous 23%
inspiring 19%
mysterious 19%
informative 14%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
Pace
slow 47%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 38%Strong character development?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 46% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Sexual content, ViolenceModerate
Abandonment, Alcoholism, Sexism
582 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099471387
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: London: Arrow
Publication date: 01 January 2004
Description
In eighteenth-century Italy the Castrati recreated heaven on earth. Their exquisite voices soared above the glittering world of courtiers and nobility. Those who achieved fame were showered with riches and sexual favours, but their success also hi...
Community Reviews Summary of 962 reviews
Moods
emotional 66%
sad 38%
reflective 33%
tense 33%
challenging 28%
adventurous 23%
inspiring 19%
mysterious 19%
informative 14%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
Pace
slow 47%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 38%Strong character development?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 46% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Sexual content, ViolenceModerate
Abandonment, Alcoholism, Sexism