The Mechanical by Ian Tregillis

The Mechanical

The Alchemy Wars #1

Ian Tregillis

440 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical science fiction adventurous medium-paced

Description

My name is Jax.That is the name granted to me by my human masters.I am a clakker: a mechanical man, powered by alchemy. Armies of my kind have conquered the world - and made the Brasswork Throne the sole superpower.I am a faithful servant. I am th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 551 reviews

Moods

adventurous 93%
dark 60%
tense 60%
challenging 13%
mysterious 13%
reflective 13%
emotional 6%
sad 6%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 12%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 27% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 36% | No: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.87

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