Leyla: The Black Tulip by Alev Lytle Croutier, Kazuhiko Sano

196 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

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Life in the Topkapi Palace harem follows its own rules and rhythms, and twelve-year-old newcomer Leyla has much to learn about this hidden world of women. When she reveals her skills as a gardener, Leyla is assigned to work with the Mistress of th...

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Community Reviews

3.91
based on 178 reviews

Moods

challenging: 50%

dark: 50%

hopeful: 50%

informative: 50%

inspiring: 50%

lighthearted: 50%

mysterious: 50%

reflective: 50%

sad: 50%


Pace

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25% of readers chose medium
50% of readers chose slow
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medium
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Plot or character driven?

25% of readers chose A mix
75% of readers chose Character
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Character

Strong character development?

66% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Loveable characters?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Diverse cast of characters?

75% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose No
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

25% of readers chose Complicated
75% of readers chose No
Complicated
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