The Splendid City by Karen Heuler

The Splendid City

Karen Heuler

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fiction fantasy dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

261 pages | first published 2022

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In the state of Liberty, water is rationed at alarming prices, free speech is hardly without a cost, and Texas has just declared itself its own country. In this society, paranoia is well-suited because eyes and ears are all around, and they are ju...
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Summary of 58 reviews

Moods

adventurous 62%
funny 50%
lighthearted 50%
mysterious 50%
reflective 20%
challenging 12%
dark 12%
tense 8%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 22%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 43% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 39% | No: 34% | Yes: 26%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 30%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.11

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