The City of Shifting Waters by Pierre Christin

The City of Shifting Waters

Valérian and Laureline #1

Pierre Christin with Jerome Saincantin (Translator), Jean-Claude Mézières (Illustrator)

48 pages first pub 1970 (editions)

fiction comics science fiction adventurous challenging medium-paced
Powered by AI (Beta)
Loading...

Description

Galaxity, capital of the Terran Empire, in the 28th century. Valerian and Laureline are agents who protect mankind from rogue time travellers. Now they are sent back in time to New York in 1986 to intercept Galaxity's worst megalomaniac, Xombul."

Community Reviews Summary of 296 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
challenging 37%
lighthearted 37%
mysterious 25%
tense 25%
dark 12%
funny 12%
hopeful 12%
informative 12%
inspiring 12%
reflective 12%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 37%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.2

See all reviews...

Content Warnings

This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!

If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.