416 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780008272852
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: HarperVoyager
Publication date: 01 November 2018
Description
The definitive English language translation of the internationally bestselling Ukrainian novel—a brilliant dark fantasy with "the potential to be a modern classic" (Lev Grossman), combining psychological suspense, enchantment, and terror that make...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,583 reviews
Moods
mysterious 85%
challenging 70%
tense 40%
reflective 30%
adventurous 19%
emotional 18%
sad 5%
inspiring 2%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 38%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 46% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 24% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Vomit, Suicide attemptModerate
Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, DeathMinor
Ableism, Sexual assault, Sexual content416 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780008272852
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: HarperVoyager
Publication date: 01 November 2018
Description
The definitive English language translation of the internationally bestselling Ukrainian novel—a brilliant dark fantasy with "the potential to be a modern classic" (Lev Grossman), combining psychological suspense, enchantment, and terror that make...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,583 reviews
Moods
mysterious 85%
challenging 70%
tense 40%
reflective 30%
adventurous 19%
emotional 18%
sad 5%
inspiring 2%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 38%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 46% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 24% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Vomit, Suicide attemptModerate
Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, DeathMinor
Ableism, Sexual assault, Sexual content