Reviews

The Hands of the Emperor by Victoria Goddard

bethmitcham's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

4.5

It manages to be a page-turner without annoying suspense.

theonetar's review against another edition

It's very slow and there's no reason for me to keep reading. No pull.

beginningbookend's review against another edition

I started with this one and I genuinely enjoyed it, about to the point where

Kip's family turns up at the capitol.

At that point, the length and the episodic feel of the chapters started to wear on me. It feels like this story was written as a serial, and when published in novel form wasn't edited down to facilitate its core themes. 

By the end it started to feel more like the author was trying to use Kip to tell a story that wasn't hers to tell. 

remaix's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

katlib's review against another edition

inspiring lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

kappafrog's review against another edition

Too slow, too much of a sausage fest. The best part was the emperor - he was a fascinating character. I liked the relationship between him and Kip slowly opening up, but I couldn't keep the momentum going.

cyrr's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Probably my favorite book of the year. 
This starts slow and confusing, but it's worth it to keep it. 

lisasibbett's review against another edition

hopeful reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

panickedhonking's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This is the best book I have ever read. I feel nourished and whole, having been cared for across nearly 1300 pages. 

hailey_mack's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0