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281 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780759520448
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Publication date: 15 March 2001
Description
In this "impressive debut" from award-winning speculative fiction author Nalo Hopkinson, a young woman must solve the tragic mystery surrounding her family and bargain with the gods to save her city and herself. (The Washington Post)The rich and p...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,541 reviews
Moods
adventurous 58%
tense 54%
mysterious 47%
emotional 44%
challenging 21%
sad 18%
hopeful 12%
reflective 10%
inspiring 7%
funny 3%
informative 3%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 63% | Plot: 20% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 32% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Violence, Body horrorModerate
Drug use, Domestic abuse, Drug abuseMinor
Racial slurs, Ableism, Child death281 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780759520448
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Publication date: 15 March 2001
Description
In this "impressive debut" from award-winning speculative fiction author Nalo Hopkinson, a young woman must solve the tragic mystery surrounding her family and bargain with the gods to save her city and herself. (The Washington Post)The rich and p...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,541 reviews
Moods
adventurous 58%
tense 54%
mysterious 47%
emotional 44%
challenging 21%
sad 18%
hopeful 12%
reflective 10%
inspiring 7%
funny 3%
informative 3%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 63% | Plot: 20% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 32% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Violence, Body horrorModerate
Drug use, Domestic abuse, Drug abuseMinor
Racial slurs, Ableism, Child death