The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison

446 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction fantasy emotional hopeful medium-paced

Description

The youngest, half-goblin son of the Emperor has lived his entire life in exile, distant from the Imperial Court and the deadly intrigue that suffuses it. But when his father and three sons in line for the throne are killed in an "accident," he ha...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,191 reviews

Moods

hopeful 65%
emotional 55%
reflective 38%
inspiring 25%
adventurous 24%
challenging 23%
mysterious 21%
tense 17%
funny 11%
lighthearted 11%
relaxing 10%
dark 8%
sad 8%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 41%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 7% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.19

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