Emperor of Thorns by Mark Lawrence

Emperor of Thorns

The Broken Empire #3

Mark Lawrence

576 pages first pub 2013 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy adventurous dark medium-paced

Description

The path to the throne is broken — only the broken can walk it. The world is cracked and time has run through, leaving us clutching at the end days. These are the days that have waited for us all our lives. These are my days. I will stand befor...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,099 reviews

Moods

dark 98%
adventurous 78%
tense 45%
emotional 36%
mysterious 32%
challenging 24%
sad 19%
reflective 13%
funny 10%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 67%
fast 22%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 36% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | No: 25% | Yes: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 1%

Average rating

4.09

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