The Iron Dragon's Daughter by Michael Swanwick

The Iron Dragon's Daughter

The Iron Dragon's Daughter #1

Michael Swanwick

424 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous dark slow-paced
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For readers who crave a rich and immersive tale of self-discovery, transformation, and the unbreakable human spirit, The Iron Dragon's Daughter by Michael Swanwick is a captivating and unforgettable journey that will resonate with anyone who has ever felt like an outsider seeking to find their place in a strange and wondrous world.

Description

A slave in a dragon factory that manufactures flying fighting machines, Jane changes her destiny when a voice from a dragon promising freedom and revenge prompts her to escape and challenge the foundations of the world

Community Reviews

3.39
based on 451 reviews

Moods

dark: 88%

adventurous: 55%

challenging: 38%

mysterious: 38%

funny: 22%

tense: 22%

emotional: 16%

sad: 11%


Pace

5% of readers chose fast
64% of readers chose medium
29% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

25% of readers chose Plot
33% of readers chose A mix
33% of readers chose Character
8% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

30% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose Complicated
30% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

41% of readers chose Complicated
58% of readers chose No
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

50% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
40% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

60% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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