Inside Man by K.J. Parker

144 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror challenging dark fast-paced

Description

K. J. Parker returns to the amoral world of Prosper’s Demon with a wry, sardonic novella that flips the eternal, rule-governed battle between men and demons on its head. An anonymous representative of the Devil, once a high-ranking Duke of Hell...

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Community Reviews Summary of 207 reviews

Moods

dark 67%
funny 67%
mysterious 35%
adventurous 32%
challenging 30%
reflective 28%
lighthearted 13%
emotional 5%
sad 5%
tense 5%

Pace

fast 61%
medium 32%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 22% | Plot: 18% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 36% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 38% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | N/A: 19% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 11% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.75

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