The Alchemy of Stone by Ekaterina Sedia

The Alchemy of Stone

Ekaterina Sedia

301 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction speculative fiction adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

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 255 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
reflective 70%
sad 70%
mysterious 60%
emotional 30%
inspiring 20%
tense 20%
adventurous 10%
challenging 10%
hopeful 10%

Pace

slow 44%
medium 44%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.51

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