Reviews

The Hands of the Emperor by Victoria Goddard

mhaaland's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective slow-paced

4.0

ecgerritse's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing fast-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

gillianw's review against another edition

4.0

4 stars

This definitely would've been a 5 star read had the last part of the book (1/3rd maybe?) been edited for brevity. Maybe that way, it wouldn't have had to hammer the point in quite so thoroughly and repetitively to the point I was skimming pages. Having said that, this is a great, big, enjoyable read about a small town guy that makes it in the big city. More or less anyway, just with all the fantasy elements. There are other reviews that will do this book justice, so I'll just say that if you are looking for a book you can really sink your teeth into, and you are a fan of work related competence porn, AND you love fantasy, I can highly recommend.

violinknitter's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing 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? It's complicated

4.0

Characters: 5 stars
Heart: 5 stars
Tight storytelling: um, well, a book can’t always have it all. 

This book is sooo repetitive, characters have nearly the same conversation at multiple points during the plot, and yet… I still really enjoyed it. 

nmau13's review against another edition

hopeful reflective slow-paced

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

5.0

thejestess's review against another edition

5.0

What a joy to find a new book that satisfies all the corners of my heart

ladymegsie's review against another edition

inspiring reflective slow-paced

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

5.0

fosully's review

adventurous emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

aminas_venting_machine's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad 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? No

5.0

alicebme's review against another edition

5.0

I was a little startled at how big this book was when it arrived from the library. It was immediately engrossing though. I was lost in the world and happy to be. What a treat.