The Citadel of Weeping Pearls by Aliette de Bodard

The Citadel of Weeping Pearls

The Universe of Xuya

Aliette de Bodard

166 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging mysterious slow-paced
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“A beautifully written, bittersweet mystery in a wonderfully imaginative space setting” from the award-winning author of the Dominion of the Fallen trilogy (Fantasy Literature). The Citadel of Weeping Pearls was a great wonder; a perfect meld betw...

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Community Reviews Summary of 325 reviews

Moods

mysterious 73%
emotional 53%
adventurous 51%
reflective 44%
challenging 22%
sad 20%
tense 14%
dark 8%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 36%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 32% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 38% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.84

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