The Iron Dragon's Daughter by Michael Swanwick

The Iron Dragon's Daughter

The Iron Dragon's Daughter #1

Michael Swanwick

424 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous dark slow-paced

Description

A slave in a dragon factory that manufactures flying fighting machines, Jane changes her destiny when a voice from a dragon promising freedom and revenge prompts her to escape and challenge the foundations of the world.

Community Reviews Summary of 323 reviews

Moods

dark 90%
adventurous 45%
challenging 45%
mysterious 45%
tense 36%
emotional 18%
funny 18%
sad 18%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 28% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 37%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Average rating

3.36

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