432 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375833656
Format: Hardcover
Language: Romanian
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Publication date: Not specified
Description
FOR PAULA, ACCOMPANYING her merchant father on a trading voyage to Istanbul is a dream come true. They have come to this city of trade on a special mission to purchase a most rare artifact—a gift from the ancient goddess, Cybele, to her followers....
Community Reviews Summary of 957 reviews
Moods
mysterious 63%
hopeful 36%
emotional 26%
lighthearted 23%
challenging 20%
inspiring 16%
relaxing 10%
dark 6%
reflective 6%
sad 6%
tense 6%
funny 3%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Plot: 25% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 69% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 62% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 19% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
ViolenceModerate
Death, Sexism, BloodMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Slavery432 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375833656
Format: Hardcover
Language: Romanian
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Publication date: Not specified
Description
FOR PAULA, ACCOMPANYING her merchant father on a trading voyage to Istanbul is a dream come true. They have come to this city of trade on a special mission to purchase a most rare artifact—a gift from the ancient goddess, Cybele, to her followers....
Community Reviews Summary of 957 reviews
Moods
mysterious 63%
hopeful 36%
emotional 26%
lighthearted 23%
challenging 20%
inspiring 16%
relaxing 10%
dark 6%
reflective 6%
sad 6%
tense 6%
funny 3%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Plot: 25% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 69% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 62% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 19% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
ViolenceModerate
Death, Sexism, BloodMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Slavery