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Book of a Thousand Days

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Fantasy Young Adult Fiction Romance Historical Fiction

by Shannon Hale, James Noel Smith

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3.95 (40.1K ratings)
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description 306 pages

Book of a Thousand Days by Shannon Hale, James Noel Smith holds a well received rating of 3.95 out of 5, based on 40.1K reader ratings. First published in 2007. The book spans 306 pages.

About Book of a Thousand Days

When Dashti, a maid, and Lady Saren, her mistress, are shut in a tower for seven years because of Saren's refusal to marry a man she despises, the two prepare for a very long and dark imprisonment.As food runs low and the days go from broiling hot to freezing cold, it is all Dashti can do to keep them fed and comfortable. With the arrival outside the tower of Saren's two suitors--one welcome, the other decidedly less so--the girls are confronted with both hope and great danger, and Dashti must make the desperate choices of a girl whose life is worth more than she knows.With Shannon Hale's lyrical language, this little-known classic fairy tale from the Brothers Grimm is reimagined and reset on the central Asian steppes; it is a completely unique retelling filled with adventure and romance, drama and disguise.

Detail Value
Author Shannon Hale, James Noel Smith
Published 2007
Pages 306
Genres Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction
Average Rating 3.95 / 5.00
Total Ratings 40,060

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

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40.1K ratings
With a rating of 3.95, Book of a Thousand Days is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.06, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.95
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4.06
Fantasy Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Book of a Thousand Days?

Book of a Thousand Days is categorized as Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is Book of a Thousand Days worth reading?

Based on 40.1K reader ratings, Book of a Thousand Days has an average score of 3.95 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is Book of a Thousand Days?

Book of a Thousand Days has 306 pages.

Who wrote Book of a Thousand Days?

Book of a Thousand Days was written by Shannon Hale, James Noel Smith. It was first published in 2007.

What is the ISBN for Book of a Thousand Days?

The ISBN-13 for Book of a Thousand Days is 9781599900510.0.

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