In the Watchful City by S. Qiouyi Lu

In the Watchful City

S. Qiouyi Lu

192 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ adventurous medium-paced

Description

S. Qiouyi Lu's In the Watchful City explores borders, power, diaspora, and transformation in an Asian-inspired mosaic novella that melds the futurism of Lavie Tidhar’s Central Station with the magical wonder of Catherynne M. Valente’s Palimpsest.T...

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Community Reviews Summary of 372 reviews

Moods

emotional 64%
reflective 63%
dark 36%
challenging 31%
sad 29%
mysterious 27%
adventurous 26%
hopeful 21%
inspiring 12%
tense 6%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 27%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.8

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