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480 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780008208547
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited
Publication date: 06 July 2023
Description
Prague, 1588A COURT IN TURMOILThe Holy Roman Emperor, Rudolf II, wants to expand the boundaries of human knowledge and his court is a haven for scientists, astrologers and alchemists. His abiding passion is the elusive hunt for the philosopher’s s...
Community Reviews Summary of 35 reviews
Moods
adventurous 76%
tense 47%
dark 35%
challenging 29%
informative 17%
emotional 11%
funny 11%
lighthearted 5%
sad 5%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Plot: 40% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
No: 35% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 21% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 86% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 28% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Animal death, Pregnancy, Violence
480 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780008208547
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited
Publication date: 06 July 2023
Description
Prague, 1588A COURT IN TURMOILThe Holy Roman Emperor, Rudolf II, wants to expand the boundaries of human knowledge and his court is a haven for scientists, astrologers and alchemists. His abiding passion is the elusive hunt for the philosopher’s s...
Community Reviews Summary of 35 reviews
Moods
adventurous 76%
tense 47%
dark 35%
challenging 29%
informative 17%
emotional 11%
funny 11%
lighthearted 5%
sad 5%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Plot: 40% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
No: 35% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 21% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 86% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 28% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Animal death, Pregnancy, Violence