The Half-Made World by Felix Gilman

The Half-Made World

The Half-Made World #1

Felix Gilman

479 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging mysterious slow-paced

Description

A fantastical reimagining of the American West which draws its influence from steampunk, the American western tradition, and magical realismThe world is only half made. What exists has been carved out amidst a war between two rival factions: the L...

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Community Reviews Summary of 290 reviews

Moods

adventurous 83%
dark 66%
tense 66%
mysterious 50%
challenging 16%
emotional 16%
funny 16%
inspiring 16%
reflective 16%
sad 16%

Pace

slow 71%
fast 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.57

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