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Attack on Titan: The Harsh Mistress of the City, Part 1

Hajime Isayama, Ryo Kawakami
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Attack on Titan: The Harsh Mistress of the City, Part 1

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2015

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Hajime Isayama, Ryo Kawakami

Attack on Titan: The Harsh Mistress of the City, Part 1

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

200

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Eldia • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2015

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

13+ years

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Super Short Summary

Attack on Titan: The Harsh Mistress of the City, Part 1 by Hajime Isayama and Ryo Kawakami follows people living in a walled city besieged by Titans. As individuals confront unforeseen challenges, they embark on a journey of survival and resilience, navigating societal structures and personal struggles within the chaotic, dangerous environment.

Dark

Gritty

Suspenseful

Challenging

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.2

438 ratings

61%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Attack on Titan: The Harsh Mistress of the City, Part 1 expands on the Attack on Titan universe, offering a fresh perspective through engaging character development and gripping narrative. However, some readers noted a slower pace and less action compared to the main series. Overall, it provides depth to the world Isayama and Kawakami have created.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Attack on Titan: The Harsh Mistress of the City, Part 1?

Fans of dystopian fiction and action-packed narratives will enjoy Attack on Titan: The Harsh Mistress of the City, Part 1. Similar readers of The Hunger Games and Divergent series will appreciate its intense survival themes and exploration of human resilience amidst chaos.

4.2

438 ratings

61%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

200

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Eldia • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2015

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

13+ years

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