307 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553280586
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bantam
Publication date: 01 August 1989
Description
An exotic dance that beguiles and entices... The enchanted and enchanting account of a contemporary Scheherazade, a wide-eyed American teller-of-tales who triumphs over harsh reality through the creative power of her own imagination...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,827 reviews
Moods
emotional 57%
reflective 43%
hopeful 29%
mysterious 25%
inspiring 19%
challenging 14%
funny 13%
dark 12%
sad 10%
lighthearted 7%
tense 6%
informative 4%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 44% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Suicide attempt, Police brutalityModerate
Transphobia, Death of parent, Sexual contentMinor
Sexual violence, Dementia, Death
307 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553280586
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bantam
Publication date: 01 August 1989
Description
An exotic dance that beguiles and entices... The enchanted and enchanting account of a contemporary Scheherazade, a wide-eyed American teller-of-tales who triumphs over harsh reality through the creative power of her own imagination...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,827 reviews
Moods
emotional 57%
reflective 43%
hopeful 29%
mysterious 25%
inspiring 19%
challenging 14%
funny 13%
dark 12%
sad 10%
lighthearted 7%
tense 6%
informative 4%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 44% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Suicide attempt, Police brutalityModerate
Transphobia, Death of parent, Sexual contentMinor
Sexual violence, Dementia, Death