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450 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345513960
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: 26 May 2009
Description
After a brilliant military career, esteemed General Thaddeus Carlyon finally meets his death, not in the frenzy of battle but at an elegant London dinner party. His demise appears to be the result of a freak accident, but the general's beautiful w...
Community Reviews Summary of 284 reviews
Moods
dark 55%
emotional 44%
challenging 22%
sad 22%
adventurous 11%
funny 11%
informative 11%
reflective 11%
tense 11%
Pace
fast 25%
medium 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 80% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Child abuse
450 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345513960
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: 26 May 2009
Description
After a brilliant military career, esteemed General Thaddeus Carlyon finally meets his death, not in the frenzy of battle but at an elegant London dinner party. His demise appears to be the result of a freak accident, but the general's beautiful w...
Community Reviews Summary of 284 reviews
Moods
dark 55%
emotional 44%
challenging 22%
sad 22%
adventurous 11%
funny 11%
informative 11%
reflective 11%
tense 11%
Pace
fast 25%
medium 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 80% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Child abuse