Night of Knives by Ian C. Esslemont

479 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous fast-paced

Description

Science fiction. The small island of Malaz and its city gave the great empire its name, but now it is little more than a sleepy, backwater port. This night, however, things are a little different. This night the city is on edge and a hive of activ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 214 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 50%
tense 40%
mysterious 30%
reflective 10%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 33%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 55% | A mix: 33% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 37% | N/A: 12%

Average rating

3.59

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