The Gameshouse by Claire North

448 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous medium-paced

Description

The World Fantasy Award-winning author of The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August presents a mesmerizing tale of a gambling house whose deadly games of chance and skill control the fate of empires.Everyone has heard of the Gameshouse. But few know...

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Community Reviews Summary of 198 reviews

Moods

mysterious 94%
adventurous 64%
tense 64%
dark 52%
challenging 29%
emotional 17%
reflective 5%
sad 5%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 23%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 41% | Character: 33% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 37% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 37% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 43% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 13%

Average rating

4.02

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