Embers of War by Gareth L. Powell

416 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction science fiction speculative fiction adventurous challenging fast-paced

Description

From BSFA Award winning author Gareth L. Powell comes the first in a new epic sci-fi trilogy exploring the legacies of warThe sentient warship Trouble Dog was built for violence, yet following a brutal war, she is disgusted by her role in a genoci...

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Community Reviews Summary of 544 reviews

Moods

adventurous 94%
mysterious 32%
tense 26%
dark 23%
emotional 20%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 14%
challenging 8%
funny 8%
reflective 8%
lighthearted 2%
sad 2%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 43%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Plot: 37% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 67% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.82

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