Swordspoint by Ellen Kushner

Swordspoint

The World of Riverside #1

Ellen Kushner

288 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ adventurous medium-paced

Description

On the treacherous streets of Riverside, a man lives and dies by the sword…Even the nobles on the Hill turn to duels to settle their disputes. Within this elite, dangerous world, Richard St Vier is the undisputed master, as skilled as he is ruthle...

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Moods

adventurous 85%
mysterious 39%
emotional 30%
funny 25%
tense 22%
dark 18%
lighthearted 17%
reflective 12%
challenging 8%
relaxing 8%
sad 6%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 36%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 40% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

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