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624 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143179627
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Canada
Publication date: Not specified
Description
An epic historical adventure set in a pseudo 8th century China, from the author of the 2008 World Fantasy winner, Ysabel. Under Heaven is a novel of heroes, assassins, concubines and emperors set against a majestic and unforgiving landscape.An epi...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,437 reviews
Moods
reflective 54%
emotional 48%
mysterious 26%
tense 26%
sad 23%
challenging 22%
dark 17%
inspiring 17%
hopeful 16%
informative 14%
relaxing 10%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Plot: 22% | Character: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 44% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 26%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Sexual content
624 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143179627
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Canada
Publication date: Not specified
Description
An epic historical adventure set in a pseudo 8th century China, from the author of the 2008 World Fantasy winner, Ysabel. Under Heaven is a novel of heroes, assassins, concubines and emperors set against a majestic and unforgiving landscape.An epi...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,437 reviews
Moods
reflective 54%
emotional 48%
mysterious 26%
tense 26%
sad 23%
challenging 22%
dark 17%
inspiring 17%
hopeful 16%
informative 14%
relaxing 10%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Plot: 22% | Character: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 44% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 26%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Sexual content