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691 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781499860801
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bonnier Zaffre
Publication date: 05 June 2018
Description
Fame and popularity breed envy in high places, and the adulation of the mob is fickle. They often take as much pleasure in tearing down the idols that they have grown tired of as they did in elevating them in the first place. It is safer by far to...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,179 reviews
Moods
emotional 41%
tense 32%
challenging 23%
dark 23%
informative 23%
hopeful 16%
mysterious 16%
inspiring 13%
funny 11%
sad 11%
reflective 6%
Pace
slow 39%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 25% | Character: 22% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 48% | Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 21% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Pedophilia, ViolenceModerate
Slavery, Homophobia, SexismMinor
Fire/Fire injury, Rape, Suicidal thoughts
691 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781499860801
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bonnier Zaffre
Publication date: 05 June 2018
Description
Fame and popularity breed envy in high places, and the adulation of the mob is fickle. They often take as much pleasure in tearing down the idols that they have grown tired of as they did in elevating them in the first place. It is safer by far to...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,179 reviews
Moods
emotional 41%
tense 32%
challenging 23%
dark 23%
informative 23%
hopeful 16%
mysterious 16%
inspiring 13%
funny 11%
sad 11%
reflective 6%
Pace
slow 39%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 25% | Character: 22% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 48% | Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 21% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Pedophilia, ViolenceModerate
Slavery, Homophobia, SexismMinor
Fire/Fire injury, Rape, Suicidal thoughts