The Emperor's Knife by Mazarkis Williams

346 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous slow-paced

Description

There is a cancer at the heart of the mighty Cerani Empire: a plague that attacks young and old, rich and poor alike. Geometric patterns spread across the skin, until you die in agony, or become a Carrier, doing the bidding of an evil intelligence...

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Community Reviews Summary of 133 reviews

Moods

dark 50%
emotional 50%
mysterious 50%
tense 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

Average rating

3.22

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