398 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345481290
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Del Rey Books
Publication date: 25 April 2006
Description
"Readers with a penchant for both Patrick O'Brian and Anne McCaffrey may have found their perfect match. Naomi Novik beautifully renders an 1800s Europe in which naval buffs and dragon lovers will be keen to immerse themselves."--Alan Dean Foster,...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,879 reviews
Moods
tense 26%
lighthearted 22%
mysterious 21%
emotional 16%
funny 15%
reflective 9%
hopeful 7%
informative 7%
challenging 6%
relaxing 6%
dark 5%
inspiring 1%
sad 1%
Pace
slow 39%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Plot: 31% | Character: 19%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 58% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Violence, DeathModerate
Animal death, Slavery, Gun violenceMinor
Misogyny, Animal cruelty, Sexism
398 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345481290
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Del Rey Books
Publication date: 25 April 2006
Description
"Readers with a penchant for both Patrick O'Brian and Anne McCaffrey may have found their perfect match. Naomi Novik beautifully renders an 1800s Europe in which naval buffs and dragon lovers will be keen to immerse themselves."--Alan Dean Foster,...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,879 reviews
Moods
tense 26%
lighthearted 22%
mysterious 21%
emotional 16%
funny 15%
reflective 9%
hopeful 7%
informative 7%
challenging 6%
relaxing 6%
dark 5%
inspiring 1%
sad 1%
Pace
slow 39%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Plot: 31% | Character: 19%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 58% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Violence, DeathModerate
Animal death, Slavery, Gun violenceMinor
Misogyny, Animal cruelty, Sexism