The Assassins of Thasalon by Lois McMaster Bujold

The Assassins of Thasalon

Penric & Desdemona #10

Lois McMaster Bujold

fiction fantasy adventurous fast-paced

244 pages | first published 2021

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An unholy attack upon his brother-in-law General Arisaydia pitches sorcerer Learned Penric and his Temple demon Desdemona headlong into the snake-pit of Cedonian imperial politics. But they will not travel alone. The mission from his god brings Pe...
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Summary of 152 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
mysterious 45%
funny 39%
lighthearted 27%
reflective 18%
emotional 15%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 9%
relaxing 9%
tense 6%
challenging 3%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 44%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 24% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 70% | Yes: 29%

Average rating

4.34

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