The Hammer by K.J. Parker

The Hammer

K.J. Parker

432 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous dark slow-paced

Description

A new stand-alone novel from the acclaimed author of The Company and The Folding Knife.Gignomai is the youngest brother in the current generation of met'Oc, a once-noble family exiled on an island for their role in a vaguely remembered civil war. ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 99 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
sad 75%
challenging 50%
mysterious 50%
tense 50%
adventurous 25%
emotional 25%
reflective 25%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.72

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