Black Powder War by Naomi Novik

Black Powder War

Temeraire #3

Naomi Novik

359 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous slow-paced

Description

Naomi Novik's stunning series of novels follow the global adventures of Captain William Laurence and his fighting dragon Temeraire as they are thrown together to fight for Britain during the turbulent time of the Napoleonic Wars. Before Captain Wi...

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Moods

adventurous 100%
tense 22%
funny 21%
emotional 15%
dark 12%
lighthearted 11%
informative 10%
mysterious 10%
challenging 9%
sad 7%
hopeful 5%
reflective 4%
relaxing 4%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 30%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 51% | A mix: 43% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 44% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 51% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.79

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