The Year of Our War by Steph Swainston

The Year of Our War

Fourlands #1

Steph Swainston

384 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous dark medium-paced

Description

The most exciting, original and important new fantasy novel to be published since China Miéville's PERDIDO STREET STATION. A breathtakingly skilful debut.A superb work of literary fantasy. In a truly original imagined world of breathtaking, someti...

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Moods

adventurous 50%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
reflective 50%
tense 50%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

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3.36

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