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541 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780552773928
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Black Swan
Publication date: 28 April 2009
Description
Pickpocket John Jacob Turnstile is on his way to be detained at His Majesty's Pleasure when he is offered a lifeline, what seems like a freedom of sorts - the job of personal valet to a departing naval captain. Little does he realise that it is an...
Community Reviews Summary of 215 reviews
Moods
informative 33%
inspiring 25%
emotional 16%
funny 16%
hopeful 16%
reflective 16%
tense 16%
lighthearted 8%
relaxing 8%
sad 8%
Pace
fast 16%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 44% | A mix: 33% | Character: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 18%Loveable characters?
Yes: 63% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | Yes: 27%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 54% | Yes: 45%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Sexual harassment, XenophobiaModerate
Child abuse
541 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780552773928
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Black Swan
Publication date: 28 April 2009
Description
Pickpocket John Jacob Turnstile is on his way to be detained at His Majesty's Pleasure when he is offered a lifeline, what seems like a freedom of sorts - the job of personal valet to a departing naval captain. Little does he realise that it is an...
Community Reviews Summary of 215 reviews
Moods
informative 33%
inspiring 25%
emotional 16%
funny 16%
hopeful 16%
reflective 16%
tense 16%
lighthearted 8%
relaxing 8%
sad 8%
Pace
fast 16%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 44% | A mix: 33% | Character: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 18%Loveable characters?
Yes: 63% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | Yes: 27%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 54% | Yes: 45%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Sexual harassment, XenophobiaModerate
Child abuse