163 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781590177402
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: New York Review Books
Publication date: 15 July 2014
Description
Michel Hartog, a sometime architect, is a powerful businessman and famous philanthropist whose immense fortune has just grown that much greater following the death of his brother in an accident. Peter is his orphaned nephew—a spoiled brat. Julie i...
Community Reviews Summary of 76 reviews
Moods
adventurous 57%
tense 57%
funny 42%
mysterious 42%
challenging 14%
Pace
medium 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Plot: 42%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | No: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Ableism, Child abuse, GoreMinor
Transphobia
163 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781590177402
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: New York Review Books
Publication date: 15 July 2014
Description
Michel Hartog, a sometime architect, is a powerful businessman and famous philanthropist whose immense fortune has just grown that much greater following the death of his brother in an accident. Peter is his orphaned nephew—a spoiled brat. Julie i...
Community Reviews Summary of 76 reviews
Moods
adventurous 57%
tense 57%
funny 42%
mysterious 42%
challenging 14%
Pace
medium 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Plot: 42%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | No: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Ableism, Child abuse, GoreMinor
Transphobia