The Mechanical by Ian Tregillis

The Mechanical

The Alchemy Wars #1

Ian Tregillis

440 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical science fiction adventurous medium-paced
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My name is Jax.That is the name granted to me by my human masters.I am a clakker: a mechanical man, powered by alchemy. Armies of my kind have conquered the world - and made the Brasswork Throne the sole superpower.I am a faithful servant. I am th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 765 reviews

Moods

adventurous 95%
dark 65%
tense 65%
mysterious 17%
reflective 17%
sad 13%
challenging 8%
emotional 8%
funny 8%
hopeful 4%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 16%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 22% | Character: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 38% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 38% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 27%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | No: 23%

Average rating

3.87

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