The Killing Moon by N.K. Jemisin

The Killing Moon

Dreamblood #1

N.K. Jemisin

418 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

THE CITY BURNED BENEATH THE DREAMING MOONIn the ancient city-state of Gujaareh, peace is the only law. Upon its rooftops and among the shadows of its cobbled streets wait the Gatherers - the keepers of this peace. Priests of the dream-goddess, the...

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Moods

adventurous 72%
dark 70%
mysterious 56%
tense 41%
emotional 39%
challenging 26%
reflective 19%
sad 19%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 25%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Plot: 22% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.93

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