The City of Shifting Waters by Pierre Christin

The City of Shifting Waters

Valérian and Laureline #1

Pierre Christin with Jerome Saincantin (Translator), Jean-Claude Mézières (Illustrator)

48 pages first pub 1970 (editions)

fiction comics science fiction adventurous challenging medium-paced

Description

Galaxity, capital of the Terran Empire, in the 28th century. Valerian and Laureline are agents who protect mankind from rogue time travellers. Now they are sent back in time to New York in 1986 to intercept Galaxity's worst megalomaniac, Xombul."

Community Reviews Summary of 196 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
challenging 50%
lighthearted 50%
tense 50%
dark 25%
funny 25%
hopeful 25%
informative 25%
inspiring 25%
mysterious 25%
reflective 25%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.2

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