The Desert of Souls by Howard Andrew Jones

320 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical mystery adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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In 8th century Baghdad, a stranger pleads with the vizier to safeguard the bejeweled tablet he carries, but he is murdered before he can explain. Charged with solving the puzzle, the scholar Dabir soon realizes that the tablet may unlock secrets h...

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Community Reviews

3.56
based on 158 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 100%

dark: 50%

emotional: 25%

hopeful: 25%

inspiring: 25%

lighthearted: 25%

mysterious: 25%

tense: 25%


Pace

25% of readers chose fast
75% of readers chose medium
fast
medium

Plot or character driven?

33% of readers chose Plot
66% of readers chose A mix
Plot
A mix

Strong character development?

75% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose No
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No

Loveable characters?

75% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose No
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No

Diverse cast of characters?

33% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
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Complicated
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

50% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose No
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