469 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
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From the author of The Absolutist, a propulsive novel of the Russian Revolution and the fate of the Romanovs. Part love story, part historical epic, part tragedy, The House of Special Purpose illuminates an empire at the end of its reign. Eighty-y...
Community Reviews Summary of 421 reviews
Moods
sad 52%
reflective 32%
tense 28%
dark 24%
adventurous 20%
mysterious 20%
hopeful 16%
informative 16%
challenging 12%
inspiring 12%
lighthearted 4%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Character: 27% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 9% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 47% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 23%Average rating
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469 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
From the author of The Absolutist, a propulsive novel of the Russian Revolution and the fate of the Romanovs. Part love story, part historical epic, part tragedy, The House of Special Purpose illuminates an empire at the end of its reign. Eighty-y...
Community Reviews Summary of 421 reviews
Moods
sad 52%
reflective 32%
tense 28%
dark 24%
adventurous 20%
mysterious 20%
hopeful 16%
informative 16%
challenging 12%
inspiring 12%
lighthearted 4%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Character: 27% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 9% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 47% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 23%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.