309 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780349106168
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Abacus
Publication date: 22 September 1994
Description
A gripping historical novel set in 11th century Persia that imagines the life of poet and philosopher Omar Khayyam Accused of mocking the inviolate codes of Islam, the Persian poet and sage Omar Khayyam fortuitously finds sympathy with the very...
Community Reviews Summary of 450 reviews
Moods
adventurous 66%
reflective 40%
inspiring 33%
mysterious 33%
challenging 29%
emotional 29%
dark 7%
tense 7%
relaxing 3%
sad 3%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Plot: 33% | Character: 19%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 56% | Yes: 26% | No: 17%Loveable characters?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 86% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 9%Average rating
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309 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780349106168
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Abacus
Publication date: 22 September 1994
Description
A gripping historical novel set in 11th century Persia that imagines the life of poet and philosopher Omar Khayyam Accused of mocking the inviolate codes of Islam, the Persian poet and sage Omar Khayyam fortuitously finds sympathy with the very...
Community Reviews Summary of 450 reviews
Moods
adventurous 66%
reflective 40%
inspiring 33%
mysterious 33%
challenging 29%
emotional 29%
dark 7%
tense 7%
relaxing 3%
sad 3%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Plot: 33% | Character: 19%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 56% | Yes: 26% | No: 17%Loveable characters?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 86% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 9%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.