When Gravity Fails by George Alec Effinger

284 pages first pub 1986 (editions)

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In a decadent world of cheap pleasures and easy death, Marid Audrian has kept his independence the hard way. Still, like everything else in the Budayeen, he’s available…for a price.For a new kind of killer roams the streets of the Arab ghetto, a m...

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Community Reviews Summary of 614 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
dark 83%
tense 66%
adventurous 55%
funny 27%
reflective 16%
challenging 11%
emotional 11%
sad 11%
informative 5%

Pace

medium 41%
fast 41%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 35% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.71

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