The Splendid City by Karen Heuler

The Splendid City

Karen Heuler

9 hours, 55 minutes first pub 2022 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

Description

In the state of Liberty, water is rationed at alarming prices, free speech is hardly without a cost, and Texas has just declared itself its own country. In this society, paranoia is well-suited because eyes and ears are all around, and they are ju...

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Community Reviews Summary of 123 reviews

Moods

adventurous 65%
funny 53%
lighthearted 48%
mysterious 46%
reflective 14%
challenging 8%
dark 8%
hopeful 4%
tense 4%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 20%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 36% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 31% | Yes: 21%

Loveable characters?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 27% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 2%

Average rating

3.05

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