Upon a Burning Throne by Ashok K. Banker

Upon a Burning Throne

Burnt Empire Saga #1

Ashok K. Banker

663 pages • first pub 2019 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy adventurous medium-paced

Description

From international sensation Ashok K. Banker, pioneer of the fantasy genre in India, comes the first book in a ground-breaking, epic fantasy series inspired by the ancient Indian classic, The Mahabharata In a world where demigods and demons walk a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 258 reviews

Moods

adventurous 84%
dark 64%
tense 51%
mysterious 40%
challenging 26%
emotional 25%
sad 10%
reflective 6%
funny 4%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 3%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 33%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 38% | Character: 11% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 30% | No: 25% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.56

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