The Black God's Drums by P. Djèlí Clark

The Black God's Drums

P. Djèlí Clark with Channie Waites (Narrator)

3 hours, 4 minutes • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous dark fast-paced
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In an alternate New Orleans caught in the tangle of the American Civil War, the wall-scaling girl named Creeper yearns to escape the streets for the air - in particular, by earning a spot onboard the airship Midnight Robber. Creeper plans to earn ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,854 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
mysterious 35%
dark 27%
tense 26%
hopeful 14%
funny 12%
emotional 9%
inspiring 9%
challenging 7%
lighthearted 6%
reflective 4%
informative 3%

Pace

fast 83%
medium 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 44% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | No: 1% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 58% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

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