Academic Exercises by K.J. Parker

529 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction fantasy short stories adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Academic Exercises is the first collection of shorter work by master novelist K.J. Parker, and it is a stunner. Weighing in at over 500 pages, this generous volume gathers together thirteen highly distinctive stories, essays, and novellas, includi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 56 reviews

Moods

challenging 66%
informative 66%
reflective 66%
adventurous 33%
dark 33%
funny 33%
mysterious 33%
sad 33%

Pace

slow 33%
medium 33%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

4.07

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