The Carpet Makers by Andreas Eschbach

The Carpet Makers

Andreas Eschbach with Doryl Jensen (Translator), Orson Scott Card

304 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Since the time of pre-history, carpetmakers tie intricate knots to form carpets for the court of the Emperor. These carpets are made from the hairs of wives and daughters; they are so detailed and fragile that each carpetmaker finishes only one si...

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Moods

mysterious 81%
dark 49%
reflective 47%
adventurous 41%
challenging 16%
sad 15%
tense 15%
emotional 5%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 73%
slow 20%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 72% | A mix: 16% | Character: 9% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 47% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 37% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 4%

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