384 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780330478656
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Publication date: 30 November 2010
Description
The Palace of Illusions takes us back to a time that is half-history, half-myth, and wholly magical; narrated by Panchaali, the wife of the five Pandava brothers, we are – finally – given a woman's take on the timeless tale that is the Mahabharata...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,570 reviews
Moods
reflective 61%
adventurous 60%
sad 28%
tense 26%
inspiring 25%
challenging 23%
dark 22%
informative 20%
mysterious 20%
hopeful 16%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 31% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Grief, BullyingModerate
Emotional abuse, Death, InfidelityMinor
Classism, Fire/Fire injury384 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780330478656
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Publication date: 30 November 2010
Description
The Palace of Illusions takes us back to a time that is half-history, half-myth, and wholly magical; narrated by Panchaali, the wife of the five Pandava brothers, we are – finally – given a woman's take on the timeless tale that is the Mahabharata...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,570 reviews
Moods
reflective 61%
adventurous 60%
sad 28%
tense 26%
inspiring 25%
challenging 23%
dark 22%
informative 20%
mysterious 20%
hopeful 16%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 31% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Grief, BullyingModerate
Emotional abuse, Death, InfidelityMinor
Classism, Fire/Fire injury