Throne of Jade by Naomi Novik

Throne of Jade

Temeraire #2

Naomi Novik

391 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous medium-paced

Description

History takes flight in the second book of Naomi Novik's deliciously addictive series which captures the Napoleonic period perfectly and skillfully layers the timeline with imagination by adding a Dragon Air Force to the battle for England. Captai...

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Moods

adventurous 98%
tense 24%
lighthearted 21%
emotional 19%
mysterious 19%
funny 13%
hopeful 8%
reflective 8%
challenging 5%
informative 5%
relaxing 4%
dark 3%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 35%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 37% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 58% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 48% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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