The Pastel City by M. John Harrison

The Pastel City

Viriconium #1

M. John Harrison

158 pages first pub 1971 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging mysterious medium-paced

Description

The first book in the Viriconium series: In the distant future, a medieval system rises from the ruins of a technology that destroyed itself. Armored knights ride their horses across dunes of rust, battling for the honor of the Queen. But the knig...

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Community Reviews Summary of 57 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 60%
dark 50%
challenging 30%
emotional 20%
reflective 10%
sad 10%
tense 10%

Pace

medium 45%
fast 45%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 42%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 42% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 14%

Average rating

3.75

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