Black Powder War by Naomi Novik

Black Powder War

Temeraire #3

Naomi Novik with Simon Vance (Narrator)

10 hours, 23 minutes • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical speculative fiction adventurous slow-paced
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After their fateful adventure in China, Capt. Will Laurence of His Majesty’s Aerial Corps and his extraordinary dragon, Temeraire, are waylaid by a mysterious envoy bearing urgent new orders from Britain. Three valuable dragon eggs have been purch...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,428 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
tense 32%
funny 20%
emotional 15%
dark 7%
lighthearted 7%
mysterious 7%
challenging 6%
hopeful 6%
informative 6%
inspiring 6%
reflective 5%
sad 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 29%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 54% | A mix: 40% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 51% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 54% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.8

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