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359 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 2940016225951
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Martha Wells
Publication date: 01 July 1998
Description
First published in hardcover by Avon Eos in 1998, and was a nominee for the 1998 Nebula Award.Nicholas Valiarde is a passionate, embittered nobleman with an enigmatic past. Consumed by thoughts of vengeance, he is consoled only by thoughts of the ...
Community Reviews Summary of 546 reviews
Moods
mysterious 79%
dark 61%
tense 32%
funny 20%
emotional 12%
challenging 10%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%
reflective 4%
sad 2%
Pace
slow 16%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Plot: 42% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 18%Loveable characters?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 38% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Murder, ViolenceModerate
Death, Drug abuse, TortureMinor
Kidnapping, Self harm, Sexual assault359 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 2940016225951
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Martha Wells
Publication date: 01 July 1998
Description
First published in hardcover by Avon Eos in 1998, and was a nominee for the 1998 Nebula Award.Nicholas Valiarde is a passionate, embittered nobleman with an enigmatic past. Consumed by thoughts of vengeance, he is consoled only by thoughts of the ...
Community Reviews Summary of 546 reviews
Moods
mysterious 79%
dark 61%
tense 32%
funny 20%
emotional 12%
challenging 10%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%
reflective 4%
sad 2%
Pace
slow 16%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Plot: 42% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 18%Loveable characters?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 38% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Murder, ViolenceModerate
Death, Drug abuse, TortureMinor
Kidnapping, Self harm, Sexual assault