Point of Hopes by Lisa A. Barnett, Melissa Scott

421 pages first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ mystery adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

Nicholas Rathe is a pointsman, a watchman in the great city of Astreiant, the capital of the Kingdom of Chenedolle. It is the time of the annual trade fair, and the city is filled with travelers, and someone is stealing children. The populace is g...

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Community Reviews Summary of 156 reviews

Moods

adventurous 91%
mysterious 75%
relaxing 25%
tense 25%
challenging 16%
dark 16%
lighthearted 16%
informative 8%

Pace

slow 45%
medium 45%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 42%

Strong character development?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | No: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.77

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