432 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553494860
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 08 February 2011
Description
FOR PAULA, ACCOMPANYING her merchant father on a trading voyage to Istanbul is a dream come true. They have come to this city of trade on a special mission to purchase a most rare artifact--a gift from the ancient goddess, Cybele, to her followers...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,043 reviews
Moods
mysterious 67%
hopeful 41%
emotional 35%
lighthearted 26%
challenging 20%
inspiring 20%
tense 11%
dark 8%
reflective 8%
sad 8%
funny 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 69% | Plot: 23% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 16% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
ViolenceModerate
Death, Sexism, BloodMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Slavery432 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553494860
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 08 February 2011
Description
FOR PAULA, ACCOMPANYING her merchant father on a trading voyage to Istanbul is a dream come true. They have come to this city of trade on a special mission to purchase a most rare artifact--a gift from the ancient goddess, Cybele, to her followers...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,043 reviews
Moods
mysterious 67%
hopeful 41%
emotional 35%
lighthearted 26%
challenging 20%
inspiring 20%
tense 11%
dark 8%
reflective 8%
sad 8%
funny 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 69% | Plot: 23% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 16% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
ViolenceModerate
Death, Sexism, BloodMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Slavery