Sixteen Ways to Defend a Walled City by K.J. Parker

Sixteen Ways to Defend a Walled City

Siege #1

K.J. Parker

384 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous funny fast-paced
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This is the story of Orhan, son of Siyyah Doctus Felix Praeclarrissimus, and his history of the Great Siege, written down so that the deeds and sufferings of great men may never be forgotten. A siege is approaching, and the city has little time to...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,526 reviews

Moods

funny 82%
adventurous 76%
lighthearted 31%
tense 30%
dark 19%
informative 10%
reflective 10%
challenging 9%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 4%
emotional 3%
mysterious 2%
sad 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 52%
medium 41%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Plot: 34% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 51% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 23%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 44% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.97

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