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624 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345419088
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: 23 June 1997
Description
New York City, 1972--A dabbler in mathematics and chess, Catherine Velis is also a computer expert for a Big Eight accounting firm. Before heading off to a new assignment in Algeria, Cat has her palm read by a fortune-teller. The woman warns Cat o...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,914 reviews
Moods
mysterious 79%
tense 30%
challenging 20%
informative 18%
dark 10%
funny 8%
inspiring 6%
emotional 5%
lighthearted 5%
reflective 5%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 1%
sad 1%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 60% | A mix: 39%Strong character development?
No: 41% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 58% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Body shaming, Fatphobia, ClassismMinor
Racism
624 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345419088
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: 23 June 1997
Description
New York City, 1972--A dabbler in mathematics and chess, Catherine Velis is also a computer expert for a Big Eight accounting firm. Before heading off to a new assignment in Algeria, Cat has her palm read by a fortune-teller. The woman warns Cat o...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,914 reviews
Moods
mysterious 79%
tense 30%
challenging 20%
informative 18%
dark 10%
funny 8%
inspiring 6%
emotional 5%
lighthearted 5%
reflective 5%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 1%
sad 1%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 60% | A mix: 39%Strong character development?
No: 41% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 58% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Body shaming, Fatphobia, ClassismMinor
Racism