Reviews

Temeraire by Naomi Novik

kewwy's review against another edition

informative slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

phodosanatka's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

deepseadragon's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring medium-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

4.5

paperpaladin's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.75

Having loved most other things that Novik has written, I was curious about her Temeraire series. Having now read the first book it is just okay. It is compentently written by an author that I like which is nice but outside of that there isn't much that I super love. Laurence is a Marty-Stu. He is the best at everything and always a gentleman. The plot was okay but nothing terribly surprising happened. I am curious to read the next book but it is not high on my priority list.

 
My rating system
1 - Did not enjoy
2 - Not irredeemable but has too many flaws to say I enjoyed
3 - Enjoyed it
4 - Great book but didn't love it
5 - Amazing book          

tombennett72's review

4.0

What an excellent story. This is a proper page turner which stands being read quickly (two days in my case). Great characters, an exciting story, and a clever use of history as the backdrop to the tale.

Can't wait to read the next one!

sallad96's review against another edition

honestly I was just super bored and I never wanted to read 

ginjafox's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.75

s_everson's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death and Blood

Moderate: Violence and War

pretzls's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

algaliarept's review against another edition

adventurous funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0