The Assassins of Thasalon by Lois McMaster Bujold

The Assassins of Thasalon

Penric & Desdemona #10

Lois McMaster Bujold

244 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous fast-paced
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An unholy attack upon his brother-in-law General Arisaydia pitches sorcerer Learned Penric and his Temple demon Desdemona headlong into the snake-pit of Cedonian imperial politics. But they will not travel alone. The mission from his god brings Pe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 360 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
mysterious 42%
funny 38%
lighthearted 27%
emotional 16%
reflective 16%
hopeful 14%
tense 11%
dark 10%
inspiring 8%
relaxing 7%
challenging 4%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 41%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Plot: 25% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 70% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 2%

Average rating

4.3

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