Everfair by Nisi Shawl

381 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced
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An alternate history / historical fantasy / steampunk novel set in the Belgian Congo, from noted short story writer Nisi Shawl.Everfair is a wonderful Neo-Victorian alternate history novel that explores the question of what might have come of Belg...

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Community Reviews Summary of 917 reviews

Moods

adventurous 70%
challenging 55%
emotional 32%
reflective 31%
tense 25%
dark 23%
hopeful 20%
informative 11%
sad 11%
inspiring 8%
mysterious 7%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 35%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 47% | A mix: 38% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 28% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.27

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