Ha'penny by Jo Walton

319 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction historical mystery speculative fiction dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

In 1949, eight years after the "Peace with Honor" was negotiated between Great Britain and Nazi Germany by the Farthing Set, England has completed its slide into fascist dicatorship. Then a bomb explodes in a London suburb.  The brilliant but poli...

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Community Reviews Summary of 327 reviews

Moods

dark 87%
mysterious 50%
tense 50%
adventurous 37%
challenging 25%
sad 25%
emotional 12%
reflective 12%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 25%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 42%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.9

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