Sixteen Ways to Defend a Walled City by K.J. Parker

Sixteen Ways to Defend a Walled City

Siege #1

K.J. Parker

384 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous fast-paced

Description

This is the story of Orhan, son of Siyyah Doctus Felix Praeclarissimus, and his history of the Great Siege, written down so that the deeds and sufferings of great men may never be forgotten. A siege is approaching, and the city has little time ...

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Moods

funny 83%
adventurous 76%
lighthearted 32%
dark 27%
tense 27%
informative 10%
challenging 9%
hopeful 7%
reflective 7%
inspiring 5%
emotional 3%
mysterious 3%
sad 3%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 39%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 42% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 38% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

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3.94

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