City of Stairs by Robert Jackson Bennett

420 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

The city of Bulikov once wielded the powers of the gods to conquer the world, enslaving and brutalizing millions — until its divine protectors were killed. Now, Bulikov’s history has been censored and erased, its citizens subjugated. But the surre...

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Moods

adventurous 87%
mysterious 82%
dark 41%
tense 31%
challenging 18%
emotional 18%
reflective 14%
funny 9%
hopeful 6%
sad 4%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 27%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 41% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.15

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