304 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780440229179
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Laurel Leaf Library
Publication date: 09 April 2002
Description
A National Book Award Finalist.In 1915 Vahan Kenderian is living a life of privilege as the youngest son of a wealthy Armenian family in Turkey. This secure world is shattered when some family members are whisked away while others are murdered bef...
Community Reviews Summary of 138 reviews
Moods
emotional 71%
sad 71%
tense 42%
adventurous 14%
challenging 14%
informative 14%
reflective 14%
Pace
medium 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Plot: 40% | Character: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Genocide, Suicide, Violence
304 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780440229179
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Laurel Leaf Library
Publication date: 09 April 2002
Description
A National Book Award Finalist.In 1915 Vahan Kenderian is living a life of privilege as the youngest son of a wealthy Armenian family in Turkey. This secure world is shattered when some family members are whisked away while others are murdered bef...
Community Reviews Summary of 138 reviews
Moods
emotional 71%
sad 71%
tense 42%
adventurous 14%
challenging 14%
informative 14%
reflective 14%
Pace
medium 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Plot: 40% | Character: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Genocide, Suicide, Violence