The Assassins of Thasalon by Lois McMaster Bujold

The Assassins of Thasalon

Penric & Desdemona #10

Lois McMaster Bujold with Grover Gardner (Narrator)

9 hours, 58 minutes • first pub 2021 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy adventurous fast-paced

Description

An unholy attack upon his brother-in-law General Arisaydia pitches sorcerer Learned Penric and his Temple demon Desdemona headlong into the snake-pit of Cedonian imperial politics. But they will not travel alone. The mission from his god brings Pe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 237 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
mysterious 41%
funny 38%
lighthearted 29%
reflective 18%
hopeful 14%
emotional 10%
relaxing 7%
tense 7%
inspiring 5%
dark 3%
challenging 1%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 41%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Plot: 22% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 65% | Yes: 34%

Average rating

4.32

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