Swordspoint by Ellen Kushner

288 pages first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ adventurous medium-paced
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On the treacherous streets of Riverside, a man lives and dies by the sword…Even the nobles on the Hill turn to duels to settle their disputes. Within this elite, dangerous world, Richard St Vier is the undisputed master, as skilled as he is ruthle...

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Moods

adventurous 84%
mysterious 42%
emotional 33%
tense 27%
funny 26%
dark 20%
lighthearted 15%
reflective 10%
challenging 8%
relaxing 7%
sad 6%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 35%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 38% | Character: 37% | Plot: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 37% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 28%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 41% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

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