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The Citadel of Weeping Pearls by Aliette de Bodard

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szuum's review

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mysterious reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5


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cinnamonandpancakes's review against another edition

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mysterious reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

I didn't find this story very gripping, which is probably why it took me quite so long to finish it, despite it being a fascinating mystery. That being said, being more gripping would probably take away from the style and story being told. Some stories are by nature slow and this is one of them. I personally would have preferred more worldbuilding but I don't think that's necessarily a flaw, just a personal preference.

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