In the Skin of a Lion
by Michael Ondaatje
In the Skin of a Lion by Michael Ondaatje holds a well received rating of 3.88 out of 5, based on 11.3K reader ratings. First published in 1987. The book spans 256 pages.
About In the Skin of a Lion
Bristling with intelligence and shimmering with romance, this novel tests the boundary between history and myth. Patrick Lewis arrives in Toronto in the 1920s and earns his living searching for a vanished millionaire and tunneling beneath Lake Ontario. In the course of his adventures, Patrick's life intersects with those of characters who reappear in Ondaatje's Booker Prize-winning The English Patient. 256 pp.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Michael Ondaatje |
| Published | 1987 |
| Pages | 256 |
| Genres | Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.88 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 11,289 |
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What genre is In the Skin of a Lion?
In the Skin of a Lion is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is In the Skin of a Lion worth reading?
Based on 11.3K reader ratings, In the Skin of a Lion has an average score of 3.88 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is In the Skin of a Lion?
In the Skin of a Lion has 256 pages.
Who wrote In the Skin of a Lion?
In the Skin of a Lion was written by Michael Ondaatje. It was first published in 1987.
What is the ISBN for In the Skin of a Lion?
The ISBN-13 for In the Skin of a Lion is 9780679772670.0.
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