Dictionary of the Khazars by Milorad Pavić, Christina Pribićević-Zorić

Dictionary of the Khazars

Milorad Pavić, Christina Pribićević-Zorić

354 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical magical realism adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

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A national bestseller, Dictionary of the Khazars was cited by The New York Times Book Review as one of the best books of the year. Written in two versions, male and female (both available in Vintage International), which are identical save for sev...

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Community Reviews Summary of 71 reviews

Moods

challenging 88%
mysterious 77%
reflective 55%
funny 33%
adventurous 22%
informative 22%
dark 11%

Pace

slow 70%
medium 30%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 57% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 28% | N/A: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 71% | N/A: 14% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | N/A: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.97

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