fiction fantasy adventurous dark slow-paced

728 pages | first published 1999

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Bled dry by interminable warfare, infighting and bloody confrontations with Lord Anomander Rake and his Tiste Andii, the vast, sprawling Malazan empire simmers with discontent. Even its imperial legions yearn for some respite. For Sergeant Whiskey...
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Summary of 4557 reviews

Moods

adventurous 82%
dark 73%
challenging 64%
mysterious 57%
tense 39%
emotional 14%
reflective 12%
funny 6%
sad 6%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 2%

Pace

slow 51%
medium 41%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 36% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 39% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.81

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