Empire in Black and Gold by Adrian Tchaikovsky

Empire in Black and Gold

Shadows of the Apt #1

Adrian Tchaikovsky

612 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous challenging mysterious slow-paced
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The city states of the Lowlands have lived in peace for decades, bastions of civilization, prosperity and sophistication, protected by treaties, trade and a belief in the reasonable nature of their neighbours. But meanwhile, in far-off corners, th...

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Moods

adventurous 97%
tense 47%
dark 41%
emotional 27%
mysterious 20%
hopeful 16%
challenging 15%
inspiring 9%
sad 8%
funny 6%
lighthearted 6%
reflective 5%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 22%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 45% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 39% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

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