Ruin by John Gwynne

768 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced
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Description

The Banished Lands are engulfed in war and chaos. The cunning Queen Rhin has conquered the west and High King Nathair has the cauldron, most powerful of the seven treasures. At his back stands the scheming Calidus and a warband of the Kadoshim, dr...

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Moods

adventurous 94%
emotional 71%
dark 70%
tense 70%
sad 38%
challenging 29%
mysterious 23%
inspiring 17%
hopeful 16%
funny 9%
reflective 7%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 32%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 23% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.5

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