Devices and Desires by K.J. Parker

Devices and Desires

Engineer Trilogy

K.J. Parker

706 pages • missing pub info (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous dark slow-paced
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When an engineer is sentenced to death for a petty transgression of guild law, he flees the city, leaving behind his wife and daughter. Forced into exile, he seeks a terrible vengeance -- one that will leave a trail of death and destruction in its...

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Community Reviews Summary of 416 reviews

Moods

adventurous 73%
dark 42%
tense 36%
challenging 31%
mysterious 26%
funny 21%
informative 21%
reflective 21%
emotional 10%
inspiring 10%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 44%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 40% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 26%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 26%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 26% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 35% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Average rating

3.64

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