Amatka by Karin Tidbeck

Amatka

Karin Tidbeck

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ science fiction challenging dark mysterious medium-paced

216 pages | first published 2012

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Vanja, a government worker, leaves her home city of Essre for the austere, wintry colony of Amatka on a research assignment. It takes some adjusting: people act differently in Amatka, and citizens are monitored for signs of subversion.Intending to...
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Summary of 564 reviews

Moods

mysterious 83%
dark 69%
challenging 36%
reflective 34%
tense 32%
sad 21%
adventurous 16%
emotional 14%
hopeful 5%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 22%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 41% | Character: 29% | Plot: 29%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 17%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 28% | Yes: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.81

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