Balthasar's Odyssey by Amin Maalouf

Balthasar's Odyssey

Amin Maalouf with Barbara Bray (Translator)

391 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction historical literary adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

It is 1665, and all the signs and portents foretell that next year the Anti-Christ will appear and the world will come to an end. Antiquarian merchant and sage Balthasar sets out in search of a rare book that may bring salvation to a distraught wo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 72 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
reflective 100%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

Average rating

3.72

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