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224 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140157376
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 01 November 1991
Description
A captivating fantasy novel for readers of all ages, by the author of Midnight's Children and The Satanic Verses "This is, simply put, a book for anyone who loves a good story. It's also a work of literary genius." --Stephen King Set in an exot...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,270 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 72%
funny 65%
hopeful 38%
inspiring 23%
reflective 15%
mysterious 12%
emotional 10%
relaxing 8%
challenging 2%
dark 1%
sad 1%
tense 1%
Pace
medium 40%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Plot: 41% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 54% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Violence, Xenophobia, GriefMinor
Death, Sexism, War
224 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140157376
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 01 November 1991
Description
A captivating fantasy novel for readers of all ages, by the author of Midnight's Children and The Satanic Verses "This is, simply put, a book for anyone who loves a good story. It's also a work of literary genius." --Stephen King Set in an exot...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,270 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 72%
funny 65%
hopeful 38%
inspiring 23%
reflective 15%
mysterious 12%
emotional 10%
relaxing 8%
challenging 2%
dark 1%
sad 1%
tense 1%
Pace
medium 40%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Plot: 41% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 54% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Violence, Xenophobia, GriefMinor
Death, Sexism, War