The Privilege of the Sword by Ellen Kushner

The Privilege of the Sword

The World of Riverside #2

Ellen Kushner with Barbara Rosenblat (Narrator), Felicia Day (Narrator), Joe Hurley (Narrator), Katherine Kellgren (Narrator), Nick Sullivan (Narrator), Ellen Kushner (Narrator), Neil Gaiman (Narrator)

15 hours, 36 minutes • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ romance adventurous medium-paced

Description

From the award-winning author of Swordspoint comes a witty, wicked coming-of-age story that is both edgy and timeless. Welcome to Riverside, where the aristocratic and the ambitious battle for power and prestige in the city's labyrinth of streets ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 624 reviews

Moods

adventurous 95%
funny 39%
emotional 21%
lighthearted 21%
mysterious 17%
dark 13%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 13%
relaxing 8%
sad 8%
reflective 4%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 15%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 44%

Strong character development?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 35% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.98

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