Lifelode by Jo Walton, Sharyn November

271 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction speculative fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced
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A very unique fantasy novel by Jo Walton — a winner of the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer and the World Fantasy award. From the introduction by Sharyn November: "Lifelode is what one might call domestic fantasy, set in a quiet farming ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 134 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
reflective 66%
hopeful 41%
mysterious 41%
adventurous 25%
inspiring 16%
challenging 8%
sad 8%

Pace

slow 83%
medium 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 41% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | Yes: 41%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.89

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