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346 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0553585495
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Spectra Books
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] f...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,736 reviews
Moods
mysterious 43%
emotional 33%
tense 27%
funny 26%
dark 20%
lighthearted 15%
reflective 10%
challenging 8%
relaxing 7%
sad 6%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 3%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 39% | Character: 36% | Plot: 23%Strong character development?
Yes: 37% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 28%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 41% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Drug use, GoreModerate
Violence, Addiction, DeathMinor
Alcoholism, Classism, Drug abuse
346 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0553585495
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Spectra Books
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] f...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,736 reviews
Moods
mysterious 43%
emotional 33%
tense 27%
funny 26%
dark 20%
lighthearted 15%
reflective 10%
challenging 8%
relaxing 7%
sad 6%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 3%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 39% | Character: 36% | Plot: 23%Strong character development?
Yes: 37% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 28%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 41% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Drug use, GoreModerate
Violence, Addiction, DeathMinor
Alcoholism, Classism, Drug abuse