The Game of Kings by Dorothy Dunnett

The Game of Kings

Lymond Chronicles #1

Dorothy Dunnett with David Monteath (Narrator)

21 hours, 42 minutes • first pub 1961 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous challenging slow-paced

Description

Combining all the political intrigue of Game of Thrones with the sweeping romanticism of Outlander, Dorothy Dunnett's legendary Lymond Chronicles have enthralled readers for decades and amassed legions of devoted fans. The first book in the series...

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Community Reviews Summary of 590 reviews

Moods

adventurous 87%
challenging 76%
tense 44%
emotional 42%
mysterious 38%
funny 36%
dark 17%
informative 12%
reflective 8%
sad 4%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 61%
medium 34%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Character: 17% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%

Average rating

4.16

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