City of Masks by Mary Hoffman

City of Masks

Stravaganza #1

Mary Hoffman

missing page info Add in missing page information first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical young adult adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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In a city where appearance is reality, a naive diplomat and his clever servant set out to catch a serial killer and prevent an assassination.In the city-state of Bonvidaeo, by custom and law everyone must wear a mask and act in character with it, ...

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Moods

adventurous 91%
mysterious 51%
emotional 37%
lighthearted 28%
funny 21%
sad 21%
hopeful 19%
dark 12%
inspiring 12%
tense 12%
challenging 7%
informative 3%
reflective 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 44%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 40% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 63% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 17%

Average rating

3.88

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