Temeraire by Naomi Novik

340 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical speculative fiction adventurous medium-paced

Description

As Napoleon's tenacious infantry rampages across Europe and his armada lies in wait for Nelson's smaller fleet, the war does not rage on land and water alone. Squadrons of aviators swarm the skies - a deadly shield for the cumbersome canon-firing ...

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Moods

adventurous 97%
emotional 27%
lighthearted 26%
funny 19%
hopeful 15%
tense 15%
inspiring 12%
relaxing 6%
mysterious 5%
challenging 4%
informative 2%
reflective 2%
sad 2%
dark 1%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 23%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 26% | Character: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 65% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.04

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