Dancer's Lament by Ian C. Esslemont

Dancer's Lament

Path to Ascendancy #1

Ian C. Esslemont

416 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

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Ian C. Esslemont's prequel trilogy takes readers deeper into the politics and intrigue of the New York Times bestselling Malazan Empire.The first book of the Path to Ascendancy trilogy, Dancer's Lament, focuses on the genesis of the empire and fea...

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Moods

adventurous 96%
dark 65%
mysterious 41%
funny 31%
tense 31%
challenging 10%
emotional 10%
reflective 10%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 32%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 79% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 21%

Average rating

4.22

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