The Lions of Al-Rassan by Guy Gavriel Kay

The Lions of Al-Rassan

Guy Gavriel Kay

528 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

The ruling Asharites of Al-Rassan have come from the desert sands, but over centuries, seduced by the sensuous pleasures of their new land, their stern piety has eroded. The Asharite empire has splintered into decadent city-states led by warring p...

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Moods

adventurous 86%
emotional 74%
reflective 51%
sad 39%
dark 27%
challenging 24%
tense 22%
inspiring 12%
funny 10%
hopeful 6%
mysterious 5%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 43%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 28% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

4.25

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