256 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780446674331
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In this "impressive debut" from award-winning speculative fiction author Nalo Hopkinson, a young woman must solve the tragic mystery surrounding her family and bargain with the gods to save her city and herself. (The Washington Post)The rich and p...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,099 reviews
Moods
adventurous 55%
tense 51%
emotional 47%
mysterious 44%
sad 19%
challenging 16%
hopeful 16%
reflective 8%
inspiring 7%
funny 4%
informative 2%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 38%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 61% | Plot: 20% | Character: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Blood, Body horrorModerate
Domestic abuse, Drug use, Drug abuseMinor
Ableism, Addiction, Child death
256 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780446674331
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In this "impressive debut" from award-winning speculative fiction author Nalo Hopkinson, a young woman must solve the tragic mystery surrounding her family and bargain with the gods to save her city and herself. (The Washington Post)The rich and p...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,099 reviews
Moods
adventurous 55%
tense 51%
emotional 47%
mysterious 44%
sad 19%
challenging 16%
hopeful 16%
reflective 8%
inspiring 7%
funny 4%
informative 2%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 38%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 61% | Plot: 20% | Character: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Blood, Body horrorModerate
Domestic abuse, Drug use, Drug abuseMinor
Ableism, Addiction, Child death