Middlegame by Seanan McGuire

Middlegame

Alchemical Journeys #1

Seanan McGuire

528 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

A HUGO AWARD FINALIST WINNER OF THE LOCUS AWARD FOR BEST FANTASY NOVEL, 2020 New York Times bestselling and Alex, Nebula, and Hugo-Award-winning author Seanan McGuire introduces readers to a world of amoral alchemy, shadowy organizations, and imp...

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Moods

dark 75%
mysterious 72%
adventurous 69%
tense 49%
emotional 37%
challenging 32%
reflective 10%
sad 10%
funny 9%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 3%
informative 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 24%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Character: 23% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

Average rating

4.1

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