His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik

His Majesty's Dragon

Temeraire #1

Naomi Novik

356 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical speculative fiction adventurous medium-paced

Description

Aerial combat brings a thrilling new dimension to the Napoleonic Wars as valiant warriors ride mighty fighting dragons, bred for size or speed. When HMS Reliant captures a French frigate and seizes the precious cargo, an unhatched dragon egg, fate...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8,144 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
emotional 27%
lighthearted 26%
funny 20%
hopeful 15%
tense 15%
inspiring 12%
relaxing 7%
challenging 5%
mysterious 4%
reflective 3%
informative 2%
sad 2%
dark 1%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 24%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Plot: 26% | Character: 24%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.05

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