A Face Like Glass by Frances Hardinge

A Face Like Glass

Frances Hardinge

496 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

In Caverna, lies are an art — and everyone's an artist...In the underground city of Caverna the world's most skilled craftsmen toil in the darkness to create delicacies beyond compare. They create wines that can remove memories, cheeses that can m...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,021 reviews

Moods

adventurous 91%
mysterious 75%
dark 44%
hopeful 42%
emotional 26%
tense 24%
funny 22%
lighthearted 16%
challenging 11%
inspiring 9%
reflective 8%
sad 6%
informative 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 22%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 25% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 10%

Average rating

4.12

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