The Alchemy of Stone by Ekaterina Sedia

The Alchemy of Stone

Ekaterina Sedia

304 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction speculative fiction adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

Mattie, an intelligent automaton skilled in the use of alchemy, finds herself caught in the middle of a conflict between gargoyles, the Mechanics, and the Alchemists. With the old order quickly giving way to the new, Mattie discovers powerful and ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 247 reviews

Moods

dark 77%
reflective 77%
sad 66%
mysterious 55%
emotional 22%
adventurous 11%
challenging 11%
inspiring 11%
tense 11%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 37%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.51

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