The Splendid City by Karen Heuler

The Splendid City

Karen Heuler

275 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction fantasy dark emotional mysterious medium-paced
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In the state of Liberty, water is rationed at alarming prices, free speech is hardly without a cost, and Texas has just declared itself its own country. In this society, paranoia is well-suited because eyes and ears are all around, and they are ju...

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Community Reviews Summary of 178 reviews

Moods

adventurous 64%
funny 56%
mysterious 50%
lighthearted 43%
reflective 20%
dark 7%
challenging 6%
tense 6%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 20%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Character: 34% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 35% | Yes: 23%

Loveable characters?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 43% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

3.03

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