The Traitor's Niche by John Hodgson, Ismail Kadare

The Traitor's Niche

John Hodgson, Ismail Kadare

208 pages first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction historical challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

At the heart of the Ottoman Empire, in the main square of Constantinople, a niche is carved into ancient stone. Here, the sultan displays the severed heads of his adversaries. People flock to see the latest head and gossip about the state of the e...

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Community Reviews Summary of 70 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
dark 50%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

Average rating

3.49

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