City of Flowers by Mary Hoffman

City of Flowers

Stravaganza #3

Mary Hoffman

478 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical young adult adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

In a city where appearance is reality, a naive diplomat and his clever servant set out to catch a serial killer and prevent an assassination.In the city-state of Bonvidaeo, by custom and law everyone must wear a mask and act in character with it, ...

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Moods

adventurous 100%
emotional 44%
mysterious 44%
tense 44%
funny 33%
hopeful 22%
inspiring 22%
lighthearted 22%
relaxing 22%
reflective 11%
sad 11%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 71% | Plot: 28%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.9

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