The Privilege of the Sword by Ellen Kushner

The Privilege of the Sword

The World of Riverside #2

Ellen Kushner

378 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ romance adventurous medium-paced

Description

From the award-winning author of Swordspoint comes a witty, wicked coming-of-age story that is both edgy and timeless. . . . Welcome to Riverside, where the aristocratic and the ambitious battle for power and prestige in the city's labyrinth of s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 705 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
funny 38%
lighthearted 29%
emotional 20%
dark 17%
mysterious 17%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 8%
relaxing 8%
tense 8%
sad 5%
challenging 2%
reflective 2%

Pace

medium 74%
fast 16%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 42%

Strong character development?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 36% | Yes: 23%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 13%

Average rating

3.98

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