489 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781582347493
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Publication date: 03 October 2006
Description
In a city where appearance is reality, a naive diplomat and his clever servant set out to catch a serial killer and prevent an assassination.In the city-state of Bonvidaeo, by custom and law everyone must wear a mask and act in character with it, ...
Community Reviews Summary of 757 reviews
Moods
emotional 44%
mysterious 44%
tense 44%
funny 33%
hopeful 22%
inspiring 22%
lighthearted 22%
relaxing 22%
reflective 11%
sad 11%
Pace
fast 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 71% | Plot: 28%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%Loveable characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, BloodModerate
Child death, Chronic illness, Medical contentMinor
Suicide, Torture, Vomit489 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781582347493
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Publication date: 03 October 2006
Description
In a city where appearance is reality, a naive diplomat and his clever servant set out to catch a serial killer and prevent an assassination.In the city-state of Bonvidaeo, by custom and law everyone must wear a mask and act in character with it, ...
Community Reviews Summary of 757 reviews
Moods
emotional 44%
mysterious 44%
tense 44%
funny 33%
hopeful 22%
inspiring 22%
lighthearted 22%
relaxing 22%
reflective 11%
sad 11%
Pace
fast 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 71% | Plot: 28%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%Loveable characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, BloodModerate
Child death, Chronic illness, Medical contentMinor
Suicide, Torture, Vomit