The Kingdom on the Waves by M.T. Anderson

561 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction historical young adult adventurous slow-paced
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A novel of the first rank, the kind of monumental work Italo Calvino called 'encyclopedic' in the way it sweeps up history into a comprehensible and deeply textured pattern. -- The New York Times Book ReviewFearing a death sentence, Octavian and h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 372 reviews

Moods

challenging 80%
emotional 60%
informative 60%
tense 60%
adventurous 40%
sad 40%
dark 20%
funny 20%
hopeful 20%

Pace

slow 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Average rating

3.68

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