The Water Knife by Paolo Bacigalupi

The Water Knife

Paolo Bacigalupi

371 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)

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In the near future, the Colorado River has dwindled to a trickle. Detective, assassin, and spy, Angel Velasquez “cuts” water for the Southern Nevada Water Authority, ensuring that its lush arcology developments can bloom in Las Vegas. When rumors ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,571 reviews

Moods

dark 87%
tense 72%
adventurous 56%
challenging 25%
mysterious 20%
sad 19%
emotional 18%
reflective 11%
informative 3%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 45%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 35% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 24%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 39% | No: 37% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.75

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