L'Alchimie de la Pierre by Ekaterina Sedia

L'Alchimie de la Pierre

Ekaterina Sedia with Pierre-Paul Durastanti (Translator), Nicolas Fructus (Illustrator)

272 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction speculative fiction adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

Soit une ville immense, sombre et secrète, fondée par un peuple minéral plus secret encore — les gargouilles. De mémoire d’homme, les guildes rivales des Alchimistes et des Mécaniciens s’y livrent une lutte d’influence acharnée. Or les Mécaniciens...

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Community Reviews Summary of 255 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
reflective 70%
sad 70%
mysterious 60%
emotional 30%
inspiring 20%
tense 20%
adventurous 10%
challenging 10%
hopeful 10%

Pace

slow 44%
medium 44%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.51

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