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500 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781408809648
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Publication date: 12 July 2011
Description
1784, Venice. Miniguillo Fasan claws his way out of his mother’s womb. The magnificent Palazzo Espagnol, built on New World drugs and silver, has an heir. Twelve years later Minguillo uncovers a threat to his inheritance: a sister. His jealousy wil...
Community Reviews Summary of 197 reviews
Moods
challenging 54%
tense 45%
adventurous 31%
mysterious 27%
emotional 22%
funny 22%
sad 13%
reflective 9%
informative 4%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 56% | No: 25% | Yes: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Racism, Forced institutionalizationModerate
Child abuse, Colonisation, GriefMinor
Self harm, Slavery, Terminal illness
500 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781408809648
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Publication date: 12 July 2011
Description
1784, Venice. Miniguillo Fasan claws his way out of his mother’s womb. The magnificent Palazzo Espagnol, built on New World drugs and silver, has an heir. Twelve years later Minguillo uncovers a threat to his inheritance: a sister. His jealousy wil...
Community Reviews Summary of 197 reviews
Moods
challenging 54%
tense 45%
adventurous 31%
mysterious 27%
emotional 22%
funny 22%
sad 13%
reflective 9%
informative 4%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 56% | No: 25% | Yes: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Racism, Forced institutionalizationModerate
Child abuse, Colonisation, GriefMinor
Self harm, Slavery, Terminal illness