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314 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780441011308
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Ace Hardcover
Publication date: 03 February 2004
Description
Deep inside a palace on the edge of the world, the orphan Nepenthe pores over books in the royal library, translating their languages and learning their secrets. Now sixteen, she knows little of the outside world — except for the documents that tr...
Community Reviews Summary of 796 reviews
Moods
adventurous 54%
hopeful 30%
emotional 23%
reflective 21%
tense 11%
lighthearted 9%
challenging 4%
dark 4%
funny 4%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Character: 26% | Plot: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 38% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 16%Average rating
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Graphic
AbandonmentModerate
Death, War314 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780441011308
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Ace Hardcover
Publication date: 03 February 2004
Description
Deep inside a palace on the edge of the world, the orphan Nepenthe pores over books in the royal library, translating their languages and learning their secrets. Now sixteen, she knows little of the outside world — except for the documents that tr...
Community Reviews Summary of 796 reviews
Moods
adventurous 54%
hopeful 30%
emotional 23%
reflective 21%
tense 11%
lighthearted 9%
challenging 4%
dark 4%
funny 4%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Character: 26% | Plot: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 38% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
AbandonmentModerate
Death, War