The Privilege of the Sword by Ellen Kushner

The Privilege of the Sword

The World of Riverside #2

Ellen Kushner

378 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ romance adventurous medium-paced
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From the award-winning author of Swordspoint comes a witty, wicked coming-of-age story that is both edgy and timeless. . . . Welcome to Riverside, where the aristocratic and the ambitious battle for power and prestige in the city's labyrinth of s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 809 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
funny 45%
emotional 23%
lighthearted 23%
mysterious 21%
dark 14%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 9%
tense 9%
relaxing 7%
sad 4%
challenging 2%
reflective 2%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 18%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 45%

Strong character development?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 24%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.99

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