Statements (59)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:novel
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| gptkbp:adaptations |
gptkb:none
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| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Felix_Gilman
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| gptkbp:awards |
nominated for the Philip K. Dick Award
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| gptkbp:character_arc |
the Engineer's struggle with morality
the Gunner's journey of redemption the Lady's quest for power |
| gptkbp:character_development |
complex characters
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| gptkbp:climax |
the final confrontation between factions
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| gptkbp:conflict |
man vs. society
man vs. self man vs. man |
| gptkbp:cover_artist |
gptkb:Sam_Weber
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
generally positive
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced modern fantasy literature
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| gptkbp:cultural_references |
references to mythology
references to American history references to industrialization |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:fantasy
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Half-Made World
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| gptkbp:influences |
Western genre
steampunk |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
draws from historical events
influenced by personal experiences of the author |
| gptkbp:isbn |
978-0765320494
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:literary_devices |
gptkb:metaphor
gptkb:allegory imagery foreshadowing |
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:The_Lady
gptkb:The_Engineer The Gunner |
| gptkbp:motif |
myth and folklore
machines and technology |
| gptkbp:narrative |
non-linear
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| gptkbp:narrative_style |
third-person
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| gptkbp:page_count |
gptkb:368
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| gptkbp:plot |
explores a war between two factions
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| gptkbp:publication_year |
gptkb:2009
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| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:Tor_Books
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| gptkbp:reader_demographic |
gptkb:immersive_experience
adult thought-provoking evokes strong emotions |
| gptkbp:resolution |
open-ended conclusion
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| gptkbp:sequel |
The Rise of Ransom City
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| gptkbp:setting |
a blend of the real and the surreal
a world between life and death a world under construction |
| gptkbp:style |
lyrical prose
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| gptkbp:symbolism |
the Engineer represents creation
the Gunner represents destruction the Lady represents manipulation |
| gptkbp:tempo |
varied pacing
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| gptkbp:themes |
the nature of reality
conflict between order and chaos |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:K._M._Mc_Kinley
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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