656 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781481424288
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gallery/Saga Press
Publication date: 09 August 2016
Description
Two men rebel together against tyranny—and then become rivals—in this first sweeping book of an epic fantasy series from Ken Liu, recipient of Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy awards. Hailed as one of the best books of 2015 by NPR.Wily, charming Ku...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,155 reviews
Moods
challenging 40%
tense 36%
dark 34%
emotional 29%
reflective 27%
sad 16%
hopeful 11%
informative 10%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 9%
funny 8%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Plot: 31% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 38% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Violence, WarModerate
Suicide, Murder, TortureMinor
Animal death, Death of parent, Grief656 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781481424288
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gallery/Saga Press
Publication date: 09 August 2016
Description
Two men rebel together against tyranny—and then become rivals—in this first sweeping book of an epic fantasy series from Ken Liu, recipient of Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy awards. Hailed as one of the best books of 2015 by NPR.Wily, charming Ku...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,155 reviews
Moods
challenging 40%
tense 36%
dark 34%
emotional 29%
reflective 27%
sad 16%
hopeful 11%
informative 10%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 9%
funny 8%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Plot: 31% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 38% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Violence, WarModerate
Suicide, Murder, TortureMinor
Animal death, Death of parent, Grief