A Face Like Glass by Frances Hardinge

A Face Like Glass

Frances Hardinge

496 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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In Caverna, lies are an art — and everyone's an artist...In the underground city of Caverna the world's most skilled craftsmen toil in the darkness to create delicacies beyond compare. They create wines that can remove memories, cheeses that can m...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,375 reviews

Moods

adventurous 93%
mysterious 77%
dark 42%
hopeful 38%
emotional 25%
tense 25%
funny 23%
lighthearted 14%
inspiring 12%
challenging 10%
reflective 10%
sad 6%
relaxing 5%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 21%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 22% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 36% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%

Average rating

4.12

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