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346 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553585490
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Spectra
Publication date: 04 February 2003
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, [and] fu...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,716 reviews
Moods
mysterious 42%
emotional 34%
tense 26%
funny 25%
dark 20%
lighthearted 15%
reflective 11%
challenging 8%
relaxing 7%
sad 6%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 38% | Character: 37% | Plot: 23%Strong character development?
Yes: 38% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 41% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Classism, Injury/Injury detailModerate
Violence, Death, Drug useMinor
Alcoholism, Addiction, Alcohol
346 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553585490
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Spectra
Publication date: 04 February 2003
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, [and] fu...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,716 reviews
Moods
mysterious 42%
emotional 34%
tense 26%
funny 25%
dark 20%
lighthearted 15%
reflective 11%
challenging 8%
relaxing 7%
sad 6%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 38% | Character: 37% | Plot: 23%Strong character development?
Yes: 38% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 41% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Classism, Injury/Injury detailModerate
Violence, Death, Drug useMinor
Alcoholism, Addiction, Alcohol