City of Stairs by Robert Jackson Bennett

City of Stairs

The Divine Cities #1

Robert Jackson Bennett with Alma Cuervo (Narrator)

17 hours, 50 minutes • first pub 2014 (editions)

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An atmospheric and intrigue-filled novel of dead gods, buried histories, and a mysterious, protean city--from one of America's most acclaimed young science fiction writers. The city of Bulikov once wielded the powers of the gods to conquer the wor...

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Moods

adventurous 86%
mysterious 80%
dark 43%
tense 35%
challenging 18%
emotional 18%
reflective 16%
funny 11%
hopeful 9%
sad 5%
inspiring 3%
informative 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 70%
slow 19%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 35% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 86% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.15

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