The Alchemy of Stone by Ekaterina Sedia

The Alchemy of Stone

Ekaterina Sedia

304 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction speculative fiction adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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Mattie, an intelligent automaton skilled in the use of alchemy, finds herself caught in the middle of a conflict between gargoyles, the Mechanics, and the Alchemists. With the old order quickly giving way to the new, Mattie discovers powerful and ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 331 reviews

Moods

dark 76%
sad 76%
mysterious 53%
reflective 53%
emotional 30%
adventurous 23%
tense 23%
challenging 15%
inspiring 15%
hopeful 7%

Pace

slow 45%
medium 45%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | Plot: 27% | A mix: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 30% | Yes: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 63% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.52

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