The Water Knife by Paolo Bacigalupi

The Water Knife

Paolo Bacigalupi

371 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction thriller adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

In the near future, the Colorado River has dwindled to a trickle. Detective, assassin, and spy, Angel Velasquez “cuts” water for the Southern Nevada Water Authority, ensuring that its lush arcology developments can bloom in Las Vegas. When rumors ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,982 reviews

Moods

dark 86%
tense 77%
adventurous 54%
challenging 26%
mysterious 24%
sad 20%
emotional 18%
reflective 13%
informative 3%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 43%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 36% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 35% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.76

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