Purple and Black by K.J. Parker

113 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction fantasy challenging reflective fast-paced
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When his father, brothers and uncles wiped each other out in a murderous civil war, Nicephorus was forced to leave the University and become emperor.Seventy-seven emperors had met violent deaths over the past hundred years, most of them murdered b...

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Community Reviews Summary of 108 reviews

Moods

funny 73%
adventurous 40%
dark 40%
reflective 40%
sad 20%
emotional 13%
lighthearted 13%
mysterious 13%
tense 13%
challenging 6%

Pace

fast 62%
slow 25%
medium 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 36% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 45% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 10%

Average rating

4.21

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