How to Rule an Empire and Get Away with It by K.J. Parker

How to Rule an Empire and Get Away with It

Siege #2

K.J. Parker

400 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous fast-paced
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This is the history of how the City was saved, by Notker the professional liar, written down because eventually the truth always seeps through. The City may be under siege, but everyone still has to make a living. Take Notker, the acclaimed pla...

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Community Reviews Summary of 459 reviews

Moods

funny 86%
adventurous 72%
lighthearted 50%
tense 13%
dark 12%
reflective 10%
hopeful 8%
informative 6%
inspiring 5%
mysterious 2%
challenging 1%
relaxing 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 43%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 25% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

No: 37% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 43% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 7%

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3.99

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