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The Walled City

Ryan Graudin
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The Walled City

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2014

Book Brief

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Ryan Graudin

The Walled City

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

424

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Hong Kong • 1950s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL590L

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

4.1

7,466 ratings

69%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Walled City?

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.

4.1

7,466 ratings

69%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

424

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Hong Kong • 1950s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL590L

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