624 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345419088
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: 23 June 1997
Description
New York City, 1972--A dabbler in mathematics and chess, Catherine Velis is also a computer expert for a Big Eight accounting firm. Before heading off to a new assignment in Algeria, Cat has her palm read by a fortune-teller. The woman warns Cat o...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,137 reviews
Moods
mysterious 88%
informative 41%
challenging 29%
tense 17%
funny 11%
dark 5%
emotional 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 58% | A mix: 41%Strong character development?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 30% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 58% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 45% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 18% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Body shaming, Fatphobia, Sexual content
624 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345419088
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: 23 June 1997
Description
New York City, 1972--A dabbler in mathematics and chess, Catherine Velis is also a computer expert for a Big Eight accounting firm. Before heading off to a new assignment in Algeria, Cat has her palm read by a fortune-teller. The woman warns Cat o...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,137 reviews
Moods
mysterious 88%
informative 41%
challenging 29%
tense 17%
funny 11%
dark 5%
emotional 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 58% | A mix: 41%Strong character development?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 30% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 58% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 45% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 18% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Body shaming, Fatphobia, Sexual content