His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik

His Majesty's Dragon

Temeraire #1

Naomi Novik

fiction fantasy historical speculative fiction adventurous medium-paced

356 pages | first published 2006

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Aerial combat brings a thrilling new dimension to the Napoleonic Wars as valiant warriors ride mighty fighting dragons, bred for size or speed. When HMS Reliant captures a French frigate and seizes the precious cargo, an unhatched dragon egg, fate...
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Moods

adventurous 98%
lighthearted 27%
emotional 26%
funny 21%
tense 15%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 11%
relaxing 6%
challenging 5%
mysterious 5%
informative 2%
reflective 2%
sad 2%
dark 1%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 24%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 25% | Character: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 63% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.05

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