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alex_blackveil's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Roughly, a third of the book takes place at the siege of Famagusta by the Ottoman Empire, one third at the Cornaro Castle and one in the sea. Captain Tempesta is an Italian Duchess who donned armour and pretended to be a man in search of her fiancé who was captured by the Turks.
The dispute between Christians and Muslims at the time is explicit, each considering the other infidels or renegades (if for any reason abandoned their former faith).
It tells about loyalty, honour and bravery as well as lighthearted faith, malice and dishonesty. I don't want to spoil your read, so the only thing I'll say further is that I was surprised by the realistic depiction of "love" and war.
The dispute between Christians and Muslims at the time is explicit, each considering the other infidels or renegades (if for any reason abandoned their former faith).
It tells about loyalty, honour and bravery as well as lighthearted faith, malice and dishonesty. I don't want to spoil your read, so the only thing I'll say further is that I was surprised by the realistic depiction of "love" and war.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry, Slavery, Violence, War, and Death
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Stalking, Torture, Blood, and Gun violence
Minor: Fire/Fire injury, Murder, and Grief
eb00kie's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Islamophobia, Religious bigotry, and Torture
Moderate: Violence, War, and Death
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