Beneath a Marble Sky by John Shors

Beneath a Marble Sky

John Shors

13 hours, 55 minutes first pub 2004 (editions) user-added

fiction historical romance emotional tense slow-paced

Description

In 1632, the Emperor of Hindustan, Shah Jahan, consumed by grief over the death of his empress, Mumtaz Mahal, ordered the building of a grand mausoleum to symbolize the greatness of their love. Against scenes of unimaginable wealth and power, murd...

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Community Reviews Summary of 359 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
hopeful 75%
tense 75%
sad 50%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
inspiring 25%
mysterious 25%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.77

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