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623 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781481424271
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Gallery / Saga Press
Publication date: 07 April 2015
Description
One of the Time 100 Best Fantasy Books Of All TimeTwo men rebel together against tyranny--and then become rivals--in this first sweeping book of an epic fantasy series from Ken Liu, recipient of Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy awards.Wily, charmin...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,709 reviews
Moods
tense 39%
challenging 37%
dark 37%
emotional 31%
reflective 27%
sad 18%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 13%
funny 10%
mysterious 9%
informative 8%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Plot: 33% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 41% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Violence, DeathModerate
Suicide, Murder, SexismMinor
Animal death, Death of parent, Pregnancy623 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781481424271
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Gallery / Saga Press
Publication date: 07 April 2015
Description
One of the Time 100 Best Fantasy Books Of All TimeTwo men rebel together against tyranny--and then become rivals--in this first sweeping book of an epic fantasy series from Ken Liu, recipient of Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy awards.Wily, charmin...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,709 reviews
Moods
tense 39%
challenging 37%
dark 37%
emotional 31%
reflective 27%
sad 18%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 13%
funny 10%
mysterious 9%
informative 8%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Plot: 33% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 41% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Violence, DeathModerate
Suicide, Murder, SexismMinor
Animal death, Death of parent, Pregnancy