In the Watchful City by S. Qiouyi Lu

In the Watchful City

S. Qiouyi Lu

192 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ science fiction emotional reflective medium-paced
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S. Qiouyi Lu's In the Watchful City explores borders, power, diaspora, and transformation in an Asian-inspired mosaic novella that melds the futurism of Lavie Tidhar’s Central Station with the magical wonder of Catherynne M. Valente’s Palimpsest.T...

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Community Reviews Summary of 522 reviews

Moods

emotional 63%
reflective 63%
dark 36%
challenging 34%
mysterious 31%
adventurous 29%
sad 29%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 14%
tense 8%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 23%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 1% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.8

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