The Black Opera by Mary Gentle

The Black Opera

Mary Gentle

688 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous slow-paced

Description

Conrad Scalese is a writer of librettos for operas in a world where music has immense power. In the Church, the sung mass can bring about actual miracles like healing the sick. Opera is musicodrama, the highest form of music combined with human em...

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Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 50%
emotional 50%
funny 50%
hopeful 50%
mysterious 50%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.42

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