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The Pale Dreamer by Samantha Shannon

chappellmw90's review against another edition

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adventurous fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

laurenjpegler's review against another edition

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3.0

*3.5 stars

I, surprisingly, enjoyed this, considering I tend to find novellas/short stories quite unsatisfying.

I liked having a slice of Paige's history; it allowed me to understand her as a person, as well as her position in the Seven Dials, a lot more than The Bone Season did. It read well, which is something I usually have an issue when it comes to shorter stories. It simply felt like an extension of the novel, rather than a random story-line that the author tries to weave around the original plot. It worked well, and so I really quite liked it. I can know understand how and why Paige is in that position, which I think will be beneficial when I'm reading the next books in the series.

annenelissen's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

thatswhatimtolkeinabout's review against another edition

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dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

_elze_'s review against another edition

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adventurous lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

elle_loves_reading's review against another edition

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5.0

This novella was very enjoyable and an excellent promise of what's to come with The Bone Season series. It is the prequel to The Bone Season, and I found the storyline to be a good one, with witty characters and a terrific dialogue! The Pale Dreamer is fast paced and exciting and I was totally immersed in it over two quick sittings.

mince's review against another edition

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fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

waterbridge147's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

amandanemer's review against another edition

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2.0

making an exception about reading a nonqueer book because, for no reason, i miss this universe

emilyky's review against another edition

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fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0