The Gameshouse by Claire North

410 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous medium-paced

Description

"Everyone has heard of the Gameshouse. But few know all its secrets... It is the place where fortunes can be made and lost through chess, backgammon--every game under the sun. But those whom fortune favors may be invited to compete in the higher l...

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Community Reviews Summary of 251 reviews

Moods

mysterious 92%
adventurous 64%
tense 64%
dark 44%
challenging 24%
emotional 16%
reflective 8%
sad 8%
informative 4%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 20%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 35% | Plot: 35% | Character: 30%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 37% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 37% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 45% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 13%

Average rating

4.02

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