The Gameshouse by Claire North

The Gameshouse

The Gameshouse #1-3

Claire North

320 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous medium-paced

Description

A mesmerizing tale of a gambling house whose deadly games of chance and skill control the fate of empires.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, backg...

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Community Reviews Summary of 243 reviews

Moods

mysterious 91%
adventurous 66%
tense 62%
dark 45%
challenging 25%
emotional 16%
reflective 8%
sad 8%
informative 4%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 20%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 36% | Character: 31% | Plot: 31%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 34% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 39% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 43% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 13%

Average rating

4.02

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