The Aeronaut's Windlass by Jim Butcher

The Aeronaut's Windlass

The Cinder Spires #1

Jim Butcher

656 pages • first pub 2015 (view editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous medium-paced
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The Aeronaut's Windlass is ideal for readers who crave adventurous tales blending steampunk technology, magical warfare, and high-stakes diplomacy in a richly woven, fantastical world.

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Jim Butcher, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Dresden Files and the Codex Alera novels, conjures up a new series set in a fantastic world of noble families, steam-powered technology, and magic-wielding warriors... Since time immemor...

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Community Reviews

4.06
based on 5,517 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 99%

funny: 41%

tense: 35%

mysterious: 30%

emotional: 17%

dark: 15%

lighthearted: 13%

hopeful: 11%

inspiring: 10%

challenging: 7%

reflective: 2%

sad: 2%

informative: 1%

relaxing: 1%

Pace

28% of readers chose fast
63% of readers chose medium
8% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

32% of readers chose Plot
60% of readers chose A mix
6% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

61% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

90% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

61% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

25% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
55% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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