Everfair by Nisi Shawl

Everfair

Nisi Shawl

381 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced

Description

An alternate history / historical fantasy / steampunk novel set in the Belgian Congo, from noted short story writer Nisi Shawl.Everfair is a wonderful Neo-Victorian alternate history novel that explores the question of what might have come of Belg...

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Community Reviews Summary of 747 reviews

Moods

adventurous 67%
challenging 61%
emotional 30%
reflective 30%
hopeful 24%
tense 24%
dark 22%
informative 14%
sad 12%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 8%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 34%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 53% | A mix: 36% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | No: 24% | Yes: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.28

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