Empire of Ivory by Naomi Novik

Empire of Ivory

Temeraire #4

Naomi Novik

393 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous slow-paced

Description

Naomi Novik's stunning series of novels follow the adventures of Captain William Laurence and his fighting dragon Temeraire as they travel from the shores of Britain to China and Africa. Laurence and Temeraire made a daring journey across vast an...

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Moods

adventurous 100%
emotional 29%
tense 28%
dark 17%
funny 10%
challenging 9%
reflective 8%
sad 8%
lighthearted 6%
informative 5%
mysterious 5%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 22%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 53% | A mix: 34% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.91

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