550 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345351371
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: 27 December 1988
Description
In a story spanning from the court of Catherine the Great to modern times, the brutal course of history is played out as Catherine "Cat" Velis attempts to thwart world disaster
Community Reviews Summary of 1,523 reviews
Moods
mysterious 75%
challenging 25%
tense 25%
informative 21%
emotional 6%
funny 6%
lighthearted 6%
dark 3%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 59% | A mix: 40%Strong character development?
No: 38% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 52% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Body shaming, Fatphobia, Sexual contentMinor
Racism550 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345351371
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: 27 December 1988
Description
In a story spanning from the court of Catherine the Great to modern times, the brutal course of history is played out as Catherine "Cat" Velis attempts to thwart world disaster
Community Reviews Summary of 1,523 reviews
Moods
mysterious 75%
challenging 25%
tense 25%
informative 21%
emotional 6%
funny 6%
lighthearted 6%
dark 3%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 59% | A mix: 40%Strong character development?
No: 38% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 52% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Body shaming, Fatphobia, Sexual contentMinor
Racism