Swordspoint by Ellen Kushner

Swordspoint

The World of Riverside #1

Ellen Kushner

368 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ romance adventurous slow-paced

Description

The cult classic fantasy of manners, now with three bonus stories "Swordspoint has an unforgettable opening and just gets better from there."--George R. R. Martin Hailed by critics as "a bravura performance" (Locus) and "witty, sharp-eyed, an...

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Moods

adventurous 84%
mysterious 40%
emotional 30%
funny 26%
tense 19%
lighthearted 16%
dark 13%
reflective 13%
challenging 8%
relaxing 6%
inspiring 5%
sad 4%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 34%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 45% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 25% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 34% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.78

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