The Philosopher Kings by Jo Walton

The Philosopher Kings

Thessaly #2

Jo Walton

348 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction fantasy philosophy science fiction adventurous emotional reflective slow-paced
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From acclaimed, award-winning author Jo Walton: Philosopher Kings, a tale of gods and humans, and the surprising things they have to learn from one another. Twenty years have elapsed since the events of The Just City. The City, founded by the time...

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Community Reviews Summary of 530 reviews

Moods

reflective 85%
adventurous 62%
challenging 29%
inspiring 29%
emotional 25%
informative 14%
mysterious 14%
dark 11%
hopeful 11%
sad 3%
tense 3%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 35%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 30% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.91

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