The City of Brass by S.A. Chakraborty

544 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

Nahri has never believed in magic. Certainly, she has power; on the streets of 18th century Cairo, she’s a con woman of unsurpassed talent. But she knows better than anyone that the trade she uses to get by—palm readings, zars, healings—are all tr...

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Moods

adventurous 98%
mysterious 57%
tense 42%
emotional 36%
dark 35%
challenging 17%
funny 8%
sad 6%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 4%
reflective 4%
informative 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 21%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Plot: 19% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.17

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