The Privilege of the Sword by Ellen Kushner

The Privilege of the Sword

The World of Riverside #2

Ellen Kushner

378 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ romance adventurous medium-paced

Description

From the award-winning author of Swordspoint comes a witty, wicked coming-of-age story that is both edgy and timeless. . . . Welcome to Riverside, where the aristocratic and the ambitious battle for power and prestige in the city's labyrinth of s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 662 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
funny 39%
lighthearted 25%
emotional 21%
dark 17%
mysterious 17%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 10%
relaxing 10%
sad 7%
reflective 3%
tense 3%

Pace

medium 72%
fast 20%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 43%

Strong character development?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 4%

Average rating

3.99

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