City of Stairs (The Divine Cities, #1)
by Robert Jackson Bennett
City of Stairs by Robert Jackson Bennett holds a highly rated rating of 4.13 out of 5, based on 11.9K reader ratings. First published in 2014. The book spans 452 pages.
About City of Stairs
The city of Bulikov once wielded the powers of the gods to conquer the world, enslaving and brutalizing millions — until its divine protectors were killed. Now, Bulikov’s history has been censored and erased, its citizens subjugated. But the surreal landscape of the city itself, forever altered by the thousands of miracles its guardians once worked upon it, stands as a haunting reminder of its former supremacy.Into this broken city steps Shara Thivani. Officially, the unassuming young woman is just another junior diplomat sent by Bulikov’s oppressors. Unofficially, she is one of her country’s most accomplished spies, dispatched — along with her terrifying “secretary”, Sigrud — to solve a murder.But as Shara pursues the killer, she starts to suspect that the beings who ruled this terrible place may not be as dead as they seem, and that Bulikov’s cruel reign may not yet be over.A tale of vast conspiracies, dead gods, and buried histories, City of Stairs is at once a gripping spy novel and a stunningly original work of fantasy.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Robert Jackson Bennett |
| Published | 2014 |
| Pages | 452 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Science Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.13 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 11,863 |
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What genre is City of Stairs?
City of Stairs is categorized as Fantasy, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Science Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is City of Stairs worth reading?
Based on 11.9K reader ratings, City of Stairs has an average score of 4.13 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is City of Stairs?
City of Stairs has 452 pages.
Who wrote City of Stairs?
City of Stairs was written by Robert Jackson Bennett. It was first published in 2014.
What is the ISBN for City of Stairs?
The ISBN-13 for City of Stairs is 9780804137170.0.
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