Black Powder War by Naomi Novik

Black Powder War

Temeraire #3

Naomi Novik with Simon Vance (Narrator)

10 hours, 23 minutes • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous slow-paced

Description

After their fateful adventure in China, Capt. Will Laurence of His Majesty’s Aerial Corps and his extraordinary dragon, Temeraire, are waylaid by a mysterious envoy bearing urgent new orders from Britain. Three valuable dragon eggs have been purch...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,015 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
tense 22%
funny 20%
emotional 15%
dark 12%
lighthearted 11%
mysterious 11%
informative 10%
challenging 9%
sad 7%
hopeful 5%
reflective 4%
relaxing 4%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 30%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 43% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 44% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 51% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.79

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