Purple and Black by K.J. Parker

113 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction fantasy challenging reflective fast-paced

Description

When his father, brothers and uncles wiped each other out in a murderous civil war, Nicephorus was forced to leave the University and become emperor.Seventy-seven emperors had met violent deaths over the past hundred years, most of them murdered b...

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Community Reviews Summary of 75 reviews

Moods

funny 80%
dark 50%
adventurous 40%
reflective 40%
lighthearted 20%
emotional 10%
mysterious 10%
sad 10%
tense 10%

Pace

fast 54%
slow 27%
medium 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 42%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | N/A: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Average rating

4.21

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