A Face Like Glass by Frances Hardinge

A Face Like Glass

Frances Hardinge

496 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

An enchanting underground world hides sinister secrets in this YA fantasy from award-winning author Frances Hardinge In the underground city of Caverna, the world’s most skilled craftspeople toil in the darkness to create delicacies beyond compare...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,165 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
mysterious 79%
dark 45%
hopeful 37%
tense 29%
emotional 23%
funny 22%
lighthearted 14%
inspiring 11%
challenging 9%
reflective 8%
sad 4%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 20%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 24% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 39% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 7%

Average rating

4.12

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