fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ romance adventurous slow-paced

329 pages | first published 1987

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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...
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Summary of 1280 reviews

Moods

adventurous 84%
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

medium 55%
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

3.77

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