fiction fantasy magical realism adventurous mysterious reflective slow-paced

384 pages | first published 2009

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In the Cities of Coin and Spice and In the Night Garden introduced readers to the unique and intoxicating imagination of Catherynne M. Valente. Now she weaves a lyrically erotic spell of a place where the grotesque and the beautiful reside and the...
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Summary of 664 reviews

Moods

mysterious 80%
dark 73%
challenging 50%
adventurous 46%
reflective 46%
emotional 34%
sad 23%
hopeful 15%
inspiring 15%
tense 15%
relaxing 3%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 17% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.73

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