City of Bones by Martha Wells

City of Bones

Martha Wells with Kyle McCarley (Narrator)

16 hours, 23 minutes • first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous slow-paced

Description

Khat, a member of a humanoid race created by the Ancients to survive in the Waste, and Sagai, his human partner, are relic dealers working on the edge of society, trying to stay one step ahead of the Trade Inspectors and to support Sagai's family....

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Community Reviews Summary of 359 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 83%
emotional 19%
funny 16%
dark 13%
tense 13%
inspiring 11%
challenging 5%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 5%
reflective 5%
sad 5%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 80%
slow 13%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 34% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | No: 29% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 51% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.87

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