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Upon a Burning Throne by Ashok K. Banker

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2treads's review against another edition

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dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

Second time around reading this one and I enjoyed it just as much, but can identify certain areas where I felt that the author got a bit carried away with the writing.

Based on the Mahabharata, Banker has definitely captured the epic feel of the world and the various supernatural characters that inhabit the pages. There is action, political intrigue, betrayals, and snide interplay. Definitely worth the read.

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rae_bookmarkchronicles's review

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adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense fast-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? It's complicated

5.0

HOLY SHIT!!!

I enjoyed this book so much!! Shit hit the fan halfway through the prologue and the drama was consistent the entire time. I loved every single minute of it

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