Temeraire by Naomi Novik

342 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical speculative fiction adventurous medium-paced

Description

Captain Will Laurence has been at sea since he was just twelve years old; finding a warmer berth in Nelson's navy than any he enjoyed as the youngest, least important son of Lord Allendale. Rising on merit to captain his own vessel, Laurence has e...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,993 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
emotional 27%
lighthearted 26%
funny 19%
hopeful 15%
tense 15%
inspiring 12%
relaxing 6%
mysterious 5%
challenging 4%
informative 2%
reflective 2%
sad 2%
dark 1%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 24%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 25% | Character: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 65% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.05

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