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373 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575084384
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 01 November 2009
Description
The Cardinal's Blades is part historical novel, part old-fashioned swashbuckling high-action adventure, and part classic fantasy. Pierre Pevel has woven some of the best-loved fantasy tropes - musketeer-style adventuring, daring swordsmen, politic...
Community Reviews Summary of 116 reviews
Moods
mysterious 42%
tense 35%
informative 14%
dark 7%
emotional 7%
funny 7%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 7%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 38% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | Yes: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Gun violence, Violence, Blood
373 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575084384
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 01 November 2009
Description
The Cardinal's Blades is part historical novel, part old-fashioned swashbuckling high-action adventure, and part classic fantasy. Pierre Pevel has woven some of the best-loved fantasy tropes - musketeer-style adventuring, daring swordsmen, politic...
Community Reviews Summary of 116 reviews
Moods
mysterious 42%
tense 35%
informative 14%
dark 7%
emotional 7%
funny 7%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 7%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 38% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | Yes: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Gun violence, Violence, Blood