The Aeronaut's Windlass by Jim Butcher

The Aeronaut's Windlass

The Cinder Spires #1

Jim Butcher

751 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous medium-paced

Description

Jim Butcher, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Dresden Files and the Codex Alera novels, conjures up a new series set in a fantastic world of noble families, steam-powered technology, and magic-wielding warriors...   Since time immem...

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Moods

adventurous 100%
funny 37%
tense 29%
mysterious 27%
lighthearted 21%
emotional 17%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 11%
challenging 9%
dark 7%
reflective 3%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 20%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 25% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 41% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.03

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