A review by napathetic
Jade City by Fonda Lee

adventurous tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

I found the first 100 pages slow, but then I slowly realized I was hooked.  Great pacing, plot, and characterization. Loved the politics (both macro and micro level) as well as the complex family dynamics. At its core, this book is a gangster drama— the magic elements (though well thought through) are secondary. 
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