348 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312386986
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Publication date: 26 May 2009
Description
Venice, 1681. Glassblowing is the lifeblood of the Republic, and Venetian mirrors are more precious than gold. Jealously guarded by the murderous Council of Ten, the glassblowers of Murano are virtually imprisoned on their island in the lagoon. Bu...
Community Reviews Summary of 300 reviews
Moods
adventurous 33%
informative 33%
reflective 25%
emotional 16%
hopeful 16%
lighthearted 16%
relaxing 16%
tense 16%
challenging 8%
inspiring 8%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 77% | A mix: 22%Strong character development?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 10%Loveable characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
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Death, Infertility, Infidelity
348 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312386986
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Publication date: 26 May 2009
Description
Venice, 1681. Glassblowing is the lifeblood of the Republic, and Venetian mirrors are more precious than gold. Jealously guarded by the murderous Council of Ten, the glassblowers of Murano are virtually imprisoned on their island in the lagoon. Bu...
Community Reviews Summary of 300 reviews
Moods
adventurous 33%
informative 33%
reflective 25%
emotional 16%
hopeful 16%
lighthearted 16%
relaxing 16%
tense 16%
challenging 8%
inspiring 8%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 77% | A mix: 22%Strong character development?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 10%Loveable characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Infertility, Infidelity