Swordspoint by Ellen Kushner

Swordspoint

The World of Riverside #1

Ellen Kushner

368 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ romance adventurous medium-paced

Description

The cult classic fantasy of manners, now with three bonus stories “Swordspoint has an unforgettable opening and just gets better from there.”—George R. R. Martin Hailed by critics as “a bravura performance” (Locus) and “witty, sharp-eyed, ...

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Moods

adventurous 86%
mysterious 38%
emotional 31%
funny 25%
tense 22%
dark 18%
lighthearted 17%
reflective 11%
challenging 7%
relaxing 7%
sad 6%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 35%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 42% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 41% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.79

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