Ninefox Gambit by Yoon Ha Lee

Ninefox Gambit

The Machineries of Empire #1

Yoon Ha Lee

384 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging medium-paced

Description

New York Times Best-Selling Author – Nominated for the 2019 Hugo Award for Best Series – Winner of the 2016 Locus Award – Nominated for the Hugo, Nebula and Arthur C. Clarke AwardsWhen Captain Kel Cheris of the hexarchate is disgraced for her unco...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,860 reviews

Moods

adventurous 77%
dark 67%
challenging 62%
tense 48%
mysterious 36%
emotional 14%
reflective 12%
funny 6%
sad 6%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 18%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Plot: 21% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 35% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.85

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