A Face Like Glass by Frances Hardinge

A Face Like Glass

Frances Hardinge

489 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

In Caverna, lies are an art — and everyone's an artist...In the underground city of Caverna the world's most skilled craftsmen toil in the darkness to create delicacies beyond compare. They create wines that can remove memories, cheeses that can m...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,171 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
mysterious 79%
dark 45%
hopeful 37%
tense 29%
emotional 23%
funny 22%
lighthearted 14%
inspiring 11%
challenging 9%
reflective 8%
sad 4%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 20%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 24% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 39% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 7%

Average rating

4.12

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