Everfair: A Novel by Nisi Shawl

Everfair: A Novel

Everfair #1

Nisi Shawl

384 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced
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Everfair: A Novel by Nisi Shawl is a captivating read for readers who appreciate captivating explorations of colonialism, identity, and social justice, and are drawn to rich, immersive alternate histories that blend science fiction and fantasy elements with historical accuracy.

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An alternate history / historical fantasy / steampunk novel set in the Belgian Congo, from noted short story writer Nisi Shawl.Everfair is a wonderful Neo-Victorian alternate history novel that explores the question of what might have come of Belg...

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Community Reviews

3.27
based on 1,185 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 72%

challenging: 50%

reflective: 35%

emotional: 33%

dark: 25%

tense: 25%

hopeful: 22%

sad: 13%

informative: 12%

inspiring: 10%

mysterious: 10%


Pace

8% of readers chose fast
35% of readers chose medium
55% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

45% of readers chose Plot
40% of readers chose A mix
14% of readers chose Character
1% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

41% of readers chose Yes
38% of readers chose Complicated
19% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

23% of readers chose Yes
49% of readers chose Complicated
27% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

99% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus?

58% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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