The Game of Kings by Dorothy Dunnett

The Game of Kings

The Lymond Chronicles #1

Dorothy Dunnett

575 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous challenging slow-paced
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Combining all the political intrigue of Game of Thrones with the sweeping romanticism of Outlander, Dorothy Dunnett’s legendary Lymond Chronicles have enthralled readers for decades and amassed legions of devoted fans. The first book in the series...

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Community Reviews Summary of 720 reviews

Moods

adventurous 90%
challenging 75%
tense 46%
emotional 45%
funny 40%
mysterious 38%
dark 20%
informative 13%
reflective 11%
sad 8%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 40%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Character: 19% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.19

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