The Hidden Palace by Helene Wecker

480 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous dark tense medium-paced

Description

In this enthralling historical epic, set in New York City and the Middle East in the years leading to World War I— the long-awaited follow-up to the acclaimed New York Times bestseller The Golem and the Jinni—Helene Wecker revisits her beloved cha...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,078 reviews

Moods

emotional 69%
adventurous 59%
reflective 45%
mysterious 41%
hopeful 28%
sad 17%
dark 16%
tense 13%
challenging 10%
inspiring 8%
informative 4%
funny 3%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 43%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 2%

Average rating

4.12

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