He Who Drowned the World by Shelley Parker-Chan

He Who Drowned the World

The Radiant Emperor Duology #2

Shelley Parker-Chan with Natalie Naudus (Narrator)

18 hours, 57 minutes • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical lgbtqia+ adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

Description

How much would you give to win the world?Zhu Yuanzhang, the Radiant King, is riding high after her victory that tore southern China from its Mongol masters. Now she burns with a new desire: to seize the throne and crown herself emperor.But Zhu isn...

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Community Reviews Summary of 283 reviews

Moods

dark 86%
emotional 71%
adventurous 69%
challenging 53%
tense 53%
sad 39%
reflective 20%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 8%
funny 6%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 18%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 27% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 63% | Yes: 27% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2%

Average rating

4.52

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