384 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812988925
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Trade
Publication date: 23 May 2017
Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - "A world of invention and skulduggery, populated by the likes of Edison, Westinghouse, and Tesla."--Erik Larson "A model of superior historical fiction . . . an exciting, sometimes astonishing story."--The Washington P...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,455 reviews
Moods
mysterious 56%
adventurous 39%
tense 33%
inspiring 22%
dark 18%
challenging 12%
reflective 10%
hopeful 8%
emotional 6%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 4%
funny 2%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Plot: 34% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 26% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal cruelty, Animal death, DeathModerate
Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Mental illness, Adult/minor relationship, Racial slurs384 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812988925
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Trade
Publication date: 23 May 2017
Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - "A world of invention and skulduggery, populated by the likes of Edison, Westinghouse, and Tesla."--Erik Larson "A model of superior historical fiction . . . an exciting, sometimes astonishing story."--The Washington P...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,455 reviews
Moods
mysterious 56%
adventurous 39%
tense 33%
inspiring 22%
dark 18%
challenging 12%
reflective 10%
hopeful 8%
emotional 6%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 4%
funny 2%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Plot: 34% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 26% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal cruelty, Animal death, DeathModerate
Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Mental illness, Adult/minor relationship, Racial slurs