Reading the Bones by Sheila Finch

Reading the Bones

Xenolinguist Guild

Sheila Finch

254 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction challenging reflective fast-paced
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Nebula Award, 1998 - Best NovellaLocus Online Recommended Reading 2001A struggling linguist, a sheltered debutante, and a strangely silent child are running for their lives, trapped in the violent confluence of three species, only one of which is ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 9 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 100%
dark 50%
informative 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.44

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