Upon a Burning Throne by Ashok K. Banker

Upon a Burning Throne

Burnt Empire Saga #1

Ashok K. Banker

689 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous medium-paced

Description

From international sensation Ashok K. Banker, pioneer of the fantasy genre in India, comes the first book in a ground-breaking, epic fantasy series inspired by the ancient Indian classic, The Mahabharata In a world where demigods and demons walk a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 214 reviews

Moods

adventurous 85%
dark 64%
tense 47%
mysterious 35%
challenging 22%
emotional 16%
sad 8%
reflective 6%
funny 4%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 31%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Plot: 43% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 21%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 34% | No: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.56

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