The Assassins of Thasalon by Lois McMaster Bujold

The Assassins of Thasalon

Penric & Desdemona #10

Lois McMaster Bujold

278 pages • first pub 2021 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy adventurous fast-paced

Description

An unholy attack upon his brother-in-law General Arisaydia pitches sorcerer Learned Penric and his Temple demon Desdemona headlong into the snake-pit of Cedonian imperial politics. But they will not travel alone. The mission from his god brings Pe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 256 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
mysterious 43%
funny 36%
lighthearted 27%
reflective 17%
emotional 13%
hopeful 13%
dark 8%
tense 8%
relaxing 6%
inspiring 5%
challenging 3%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 41%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 25% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 65% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 2%

Average rating

4.32

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