The Lions of Al-Rassan by Guy Gavriel Kay

The Lions of Al-Rassan

Guy Gavriel Kay with Euan Morton (Narrator)

19 hours, 39 minutes • 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...

Read more

Community Reviews Summary of 1,471 reviews

Moods

adventurous 85%
emotional 73%
reflective 52%
sad 37%
dark 27%
challenging 24%
tense 21%
inspiring 11%
funny 9%
hopeful 6%
mysterious 4%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 42%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 26% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

4.24

See all reviews...

Content Warnings

Submitted by users as part of their reviews

Expand filter menu View summary

See all...