Ascendancy by Matteo Strukul

Ascendancy

Medici #1

Matteo Strukul

416 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced
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Financiers of kings, godfathers of the Renaissance, arbiters of peace or war: Emperors in all but name. The first instalment in a trilogy charting the rise of Medici family as they become Masters of Florence.

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Moods

adventurous 88%
informative 52%
dark 41%
emotional 29%
tense 29%
challenging 17%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 11%
reflective 11%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 15%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 35% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | N/A: 21% | Yes: 21%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 28% | Yes: 21%

Average rating

3.04

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