435 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780767932523
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: 01 February 2011
Description
When fugitive Italian monk Giordano Bruno--philosopher, magician, and heretical scientist--arrives in London, he's only one step ahead of the Inquisition. An undercover mission for Queen Elizabeth I and her spymaster provides added protection. Off...
Community Reviews Summary of 484 reviews
Moods
adventurous 57%
dark 47%
tense 47%
reflective 19%
informative 14%
challenging 9%
emotional 9%
sad 9%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
Pace
fast 27%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Plot: 47%Strong character development?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 23%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | No: 35% | Yes: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 56% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Death, ViolenceModerate
Religious bigotry, MurderMinor
Misogyny, Blood, Kidnapping
435 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780767932523
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: 01 February 2011
Description
When fugitive Italian monk Giordano Bruno--philosopher, magician, and heretical scientist--arrives in London, he's only one step ahead of the Inquisition. An undercover mission for Queen Elizabeth I and her spymaster provides added protection. Off...
Community Reviews Summary of 484 reviews
Moods
adventurous 57%
dark 47%
tense 47%
reflective 19%
informative 14%
challenging 9%
emotional 9%
sad 9%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
Pace
fast 27%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Plot: 47%Strong character development?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 23%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | No: 35% | Yes: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 56% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Death, ViolenceModerate
Religious bigotry, MurderMinor
Misogyny, Blood, Kidnapping