Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
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Murder, Death, Drug useModerate
Violence, Addiction, Self harmMinor
Alcoholism, Biphobia, Drug abuseCommunity Reviews
Summary of 1280 reviews
Moods
mysterious 40%
emotional 29%
funny 26%
tense 18%
lighthearted 16%
dark 14%
reflective 14%
challenging 8%
relaxing 7%
inspiring 5%
sad 4%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 46% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 24% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 33% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%Average rating
329 pages | first published 1987
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Format: Paperback
Language: English
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Description
The classic forerunner to The Fall of the Kings now with three bonus stories. Hailed by critics as "a bravura performance" (Locus) and "witty, sharp-eyed, [and] full of interesting people" (Newsday), this classic melodrama of manners, filled wit...Book Information
329 pages | first published 1987
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ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The classic forerunner to The Fall of the Kings now with three bonus stories. Hailed by critics as "a bravura performance" (Locus) and "witty, sharp-eyed, [and] full of interesting people" (Newsday), this classic melodrama of manners, filled wit...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Drug useModerate
Violence, Addiction, Self harmMinor
Alcoholism, Biphobia, Drug abuseCommunity Reviews
Summary of 1280 reviews
Moods
mysterious 40%
emotional 29%
funny 26%
tense 18%
lighthearted 16%
dark 14%
reflective 14%
challenging 8%
relaxing 7%
inspiring 5%
sad 4%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 46% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 24% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 33% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%Average rating