Someplace to Be Flying by Charles de Lint

Someplace to Be Flying

Newford #5

Charles de Lint

380 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

Lily is a photojournalist in search of the animal people who supposedly haunt the city's darkest slums. Hank is a slumdweller who knows the bad streets all too well. One night, in a brutal incident, their two lives collide--uptown Lily and downtow...

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Community Reviews Summary of 348 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
emotional 66%
mysterious 66%
adventurous 50%
dark 50%
hopeful 50%
challenging 16%
informative 16%
inspiring 16%
lighthearted 16%
relaxing 16%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

4.2

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