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373 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575084384
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 01 November 2009
Description
The Cardinal's Blades is part historical novel, part old-fashioned swashbuckling high-action adventure, and part classic fantasy. Pierre Pevel has woven some of the best-loved fantasy tropes - musketeer-style adventuring, daring swordsmen, politic...
Community Reviews Summary of 112 reviews
Moods
mysterious 38%
tense 30%
informative 15%
dark 7%
emotional 7%
funny 7%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 7%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 63% | A mix: 36%Strong character development?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | Yes: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Gun violence, Violence, Blood
373 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575084384
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 01 November 2009
Description
The Cardinal's Blades is part historical novel, part old-fashioned swashbuckling high-action adventure, and part classic fantasy. Pierre Pevel has woven some of the best-loved fantasy tropes - musketeer-style adventuring, daring swordsmen, politic...
Community Reviews Summary of 112 reviews
Moods
mysterious 38%
tense 30%
informative 15%
dark 7%
emotional 7%
funny 7%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 7%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 63% | A mix: 36%Strong character development?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | Yes: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Gun violence, Violence, Blood