373 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575084384
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 01 November 2009
Description
The Cardinal's Blades is part historical novel, part old-fashioned swashbuckling high-action adventure, and part classic fantasy. Pierre Pevel has woven some of the best-loved fantasy tropes - musketeer-style adventuring, daring swordsmen, politic...
Community Reviews Summary of 76 reviews
Moods
mysterious 42%
tense 28%
informative 14%
lighthearted 14%
relaxing 14%
Pace
fast 42%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
No: 71% | Yes: 28%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 85% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Gun violence, Violence, Blood
373 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575084384
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 01 November 2009
Description
The Cardinal's Blades is part historical novel, part old-fashioned swashbuckling high-action adventure, and part classic fantasy. Pierre Pevel has woven some of the best-loved fantasy tropes - musketeer-style adventuring, daring swordsmen, politic...
Community Reviews Summary of 76 reviews
Moods
mysterious 42%
tense 28%
informative 14%
lighthearted 14%
relaxing 14%
Pace
fast 42%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
No: 71% | Yes: 28%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 85% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Gun violence, Violence, Blood