City of Ash and Red by Pyun Hye-young

City of Ash and Red

Pyun Hye-young

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fiction horror science fiction dark reflective slow-paced

Description

Distinguished for his talents as a rat killer, the nameless protagonist of Hye-young Pyun's City of Ash and Red is sent by the extermination company he works for on an extended assignment in C, a country descending into chaos and paranoia, swept b...

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Community Reviews Summary of 141 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 38%
tense 33%
challenging 27%
reflective 27%
sad 11%

Pace

slow 38%
medium 38%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 35% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 28% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 35% | No: 35% | N/A: 21% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.12

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