643 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575089914
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 01 October 2009
Description
For a thousand years the ash fell and no flowers bloomed. For a thousand years the Skaa slaved in misery and lived in fear while the Lord Ruler reigned with absolute power and ultimate terror, a divinely invincible leader. Hope is long lost, until...
Community Reviews Summary of 39,581 reviews
Moods
mysterious 51%
dark 47%
tense 45%
emotional 41%
hopeful 27%
inspiring 19%
challenging 16%
funny 15%
sad 12%
reflective 7%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 24%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 68% | Plot: 23% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 45% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Death, SlaveryModerate
Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuseMinor
Rape, Sexual assault
643 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575089914
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 01 October 2009
Description
For a thousand years the ash fell and no flowers bloomed. For a thousand years the Skaa slaved in misery and lived in fear while the Lord Ruler reigned with absolute power and ultimate terror, a divinely invincible leader. Hope is long lost, until...
Community Reviews Summary of 39,581 reviews
Moods
mysterious 51%
dark 47%
tense 45%
emotional 41%
hopeful 27%
inspiring 19%
challenging 16%
funny 15%
sad 12%
reflective 7%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 24%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 68% | Plot: 23% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 45% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Death, SlaveryModerate
Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuseMinor
Rape, Sexual assault