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)

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K. J. Parker's new novel is the remarkable tale of the siege of a walled city, and the even more remarkable man who had to defend it. A siege is approaching, and the city has little time to prepare. The people have no food and no weapons, and the ...

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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%

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3.97

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