445 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400097036
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 09 January 2007
Description
As boys, George, the son of a Midlands vicar, and Arthur, living in shabby genteel Edinburgh, find themselves in a vast and complex world at the heart of the British Empire. Years later--one struggling with his identity in a world hostile to his a...
Community Reviews Summary of 887 reviews
Moods
mysterious 51%
informative 48%
adventurous 22%
challenging 22%
emotional 22%
hopeful 22%
inspiring 14%
sad 7%
dark 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Character: 42% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 43% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Animal death, Racism
445 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400097036
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 09 January 2007
Description
As boys, George, the son of a Midlands vicar, and Arthur, living in shabby genteel Edinburgh, find themselves in a vast and complex world at the heart of the British Empire. Years later--one struggling with his identity in a world hostile to his a...
Community Reviews Summary of 887 reviews
Moods
mysterious 51%
informative 48%
adventurous 22%
challenging 22%
emotional 22%
hopeful 22%
inspiring 14%
sad 7%
dark 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Character: 42% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 43% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Racism