The Dire King by William Ritter

The Dire King

Jackaby #4

William Ritter

352 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical mystery young adult adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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The fate of the world is in the hands of detective of the supernatural R. F. Jackaby and his intrepid assistant, Abigail Rook. An evil king is turning ancient tensions into modern strife, using a blend of magic and technology to push the earth and...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,218 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
mysterious 80%
emotional 62%
tense 41%
dark 39%
funny 26%
hopeful 21%
sad 19%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 8%
reflective 7%
challenging 3%
informative 1%

Pace

fast 52%
medium 42%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Plot: 34% | Character: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 24%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 28% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.02

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