Fleet of Knives by Gareth L. Powell

Fleet of Knives

Embers of War #2

Gareth L. Powell

416 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction science fiction speculative fiction adventurous fast-paced

Description

From award-winning author Gareth L. Powell, the second book in the critically acclaimed Embers of War space opera series.The former warship Trouble Dog and her crew of misfits is called upon by the House of Reclamation to investigate a distress ca...

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Community Reviews Summary of 256 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
tense 43%
dark 34%
emotional 34%
mysterious 30%
challenging 13%
funny 13%
sad 8%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 39%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 33% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | No: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.89

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