The Gameshouse by Claire North

448 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous medium-paced
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The World Fantasy Award-winning author of The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August presents a mesmerizing tale of a gambling house whose deadly games of chance and skill control the fate of empires.Everyone has heard of the Gameshouse. But few know...

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Community Reviews Summary of 319 reviews

Moods

mysterious 87%
adventurous 62%
tense 59%
dark 40%
challenging 28%
emotional 15%
reflective 15%
sad 9%
informative 6%
lighthearted 6%
funny 3%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 18%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Plot: 33% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 38% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 45% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 17%

Average rating

3.99

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