Scion of Ikshvaku by Amish Tripathi

Scion of Ikshvaku

Ram Chandra #1

Amish Tripathi

378 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous medium-paced

Description

3400 BCE. INDIA Ayodhya is weakened by divisions. A terrible war has taken its toll. The damage runs deep. The demon King of Lanka, Raavan, does not impose his rule on the defeated. He, instead, imposes his trade. Money is sucked out of the empire...

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Community Reviews Summary of 863 reviews

Moods

adventurous 93%
emotional 38%
inspiring 29%
tense 25%
mysterious 22%
informative 19%
reflective 19%
challenging 16%
sad 9%
dark 6%
funny 6%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 6%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 33%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 68% | Plot: 24% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 65% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 38% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.63

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