The Walled City
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2014
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Novel • Fiction
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Historical Fiction•
Horror & SuspenseHong Kong • 1950s
2014
YA
14-18 years
HL590L
The Walled City by Ryan Graudin follows three young people navigating a lawless, densely populated city inspired by the historical Kowloon Walled City. Each character has their own motivations but their paths intersect as they strive for freedom, safety, and redemption while confronting the challenges posed by the city’s dangerous environment.
Suspenseful
Dark
Gritty
Emotional
Mysterious
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The Walled City by Ryan Graudin is praised for its vivid setting and fast-paced plot, effectively immersing readers into a gritty world inspired by real places. Character development, especially through diverse perspectives, adds depth. However, some critics feel that narrative threads could have been more tightly woven. Overall, it's an engaging read with thrilling elements.
Readers who enjoy fast-paced, dystopian thrillers like The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins and Legend by Marie Lu will be captivated by The Walled City by Ryan Graudin. This novel appeals to those drawn to stories of survival, grit, and complex moral dilemmas set in richly built environments.
7,466 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
424
Novel • Fiction
•
Historical Fiction•
Horror & SuspenseHong Kong • 1950s
2014
YA
14-18 years
HL590L
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