The Lions of Al-Rassan by Guy Gavriel Kay

The Lions of Al-Rassan

Guy Gavriel Kay

528 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous emotional reflective medium-paced
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The ruling Asharites of Al-Rassan have come from the desert sands, but over centuries, seduced by the sensuous pleasures of their new land, their stern piety has eroded. The Asharite empire has splintered into decadent city-states led by warring p...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,160 reviews

Moods

adventurous 84%
emotional 74%
reflective 49%
sad 44%
dark 33%
challenging 31%
tense 31%
inspiring 19%
hopeful 11%
funny 9%
mysterious 8%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 39%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 26% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.26

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