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201 pages • first pub 1998 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: B00FOTRF3M
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Aspect
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 1,568 reviews
Moods
adventurous 57%
tense 53%
mysterious 46%
emotional 44%
challenging 22%
sad 18%
hopeful 11%
reflective 9%
inspiring 7%
informative 4%
funny 3%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 38%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Plot: 21% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 31% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 19% | 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 death201 pages • first pub 1998 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: B00FOTRF3M
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Aspect
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 1,568 reviews
Moods
adventurous 57%
tense 53%
mysterious 46%
emotional 44%
challenging 22%
sad 18%
hopeful 11%
reflective 9%
inspiring 7%
informative 4%
funny 3%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 38%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Plot: 21% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 31% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 19% | 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