The Escapement by Lavie Tidhar

The Escapement

Lavie Tidhar

256 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous slow-paced
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Description

In this dazzling new novel evoking Westerns, surrealism, epic fantasy, and circus extravaganzas, World Fantasy Award winner Lavie Tidhar (Central Station) has created an evocative dreamscape of dark comedy, heartbreak, hope, and adventure. Chronic...

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Community Reviews Summary of 92 reviews

Moods

adventurous 88%
dark 51%
emotional 51%
mysterious 51%
sad 37%
challenging 29%
reflective 29%
funny 22%
tense 14%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 32%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 44% | Character: 36% | A mix: 16% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 37% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 29%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 34% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 30%

Average rating

3.66

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