The Grand Dark by Richard Kadrey

The Grand Dark

Richard Kadrey

432 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging dark slow-paced
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The Grand Dark is a subversive tale that immerses us in a world where the extremes of bleakness and beauty exist together in dangerous harmony in a city on the edge of civility and chaos.The Great War is over. The city of Lower Proszawa celebrates...

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Community Reviews Summary of 372 reviews

Moods

dark 97%
adventurous 61%
mysterious 61%
tense 44%
sad 19%
challenging 13%
emotional 13%
funny 2%
inspiring 2%
reflective 2%

Pace

medium 41%
slow 38%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 44% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 18% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 30% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.56

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