367 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553385762
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Spectra Books
Publication date: 24 February 2009
Description
In the Cities of Coin and Spice and In the Night Garden introduced readers to the unique and intoxicating imagination of Catherynne M. Valente. Now she weaves a lyrically erotic spell of a place where the grotesque and the beautiful reside and the...
Community Reviews Summary of 766 reviews
Moods
mysterious 70%
adventurous 50%
reflective 45%
challenging 40%
emotional 37%
sad 22%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 12%
tense 10%
funny 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 45%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 29%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 11% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Incest, Sexual content, SuicideModerate
Animal death, Body horror, Body shamingMinor
Ableism, Biphobia, Pedophilia
367 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553385762
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Spectra Books
Publication date: 24 February 2009
Description
In the Cities of Coin and Spice and In the Night Garden introduced readers to the unique and intoxicating imagination of Catherynne M. Valente. Now she weaves a lyrically erotic spell of a place where the grotesque and the beautiful reside and the...
Community Reviews Summary of 766 reviews
Moods
mysterious 70%
adventurous 50%
reflective 45%
challenging 40%
emotional 37%
sad 22%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 12%
tense 10%
funny 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 45%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 29%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 11% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Incest, Sexual content, SuicideModerate
Animal death, Body horror, Body shamingMinor
Ableism, Biphobia, Pedophilia