352 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781620409695
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date: 15 May 2018
Description
An Indie Next Pick Now in paperback, Natasha Pulley's witty, entrancing novel . . . burnishes her reputation as a gifted storyteller (Publishers Weekly, starred review). In 1859, ex-East India Company smuggler Merrick Tremayne is trapped at home i...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,510 reviews
Moods
mysterious 87%
emotional 45%
reflective 25%
hopeful 17%
sad 17%
challenging 13%
tense 11%
dark 8%
inspiring 8%
informative 7%
lighthearted 7%
funny 6%
relaxing 4%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Character: 35% | Plot: 16% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 35% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 28%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Genocide, Gun violenceModerate
Racism, Ableism, ViolenceMinor
Murder, Forced institutionalization, Abandonment
352 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781620409695
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date: 15 May 2018
Description
An Indie Next Pick Now in paperback, Natasha Pulley's witty, entrancing novel . . . burnishes her reputation as a gifted storyteller (Publishers Weekly, starred review). In 1859, ex-East India Company smuggler Merrick Tremayne is trapped at home i...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,510 reviews
Moods
mysterious 87%
emotional 45%
reflective 25%
hopeful 17%
sad 17%
challenging 13%
tense 11%
dark 8%
inspiring 8%
informative 7%
lighthearted 7%
funny 6%
relaxing 4%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Character: 35% | Plot: 16% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 35% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 28%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Genocide, Gun violenceModerate
Racism, Ableism, ViolenceMinor
Murder, Forced institutionalization, Abandonment