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512 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316511421
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orbit
Publication date: 15 August 2017
Description
Perfect for fans of Mark Lawrence and R Scott Bakker, The Court of Broken Knives is the explosive debut by one of grimdark fantasy's most exciting new voices.It is the richest empire the world has ever known, and it is also doomed -- but only one ...
Community Reviews Summary of 439 reviews
Moods
adventurous 78%
tense 47%
challenging 31%
emotional 21%
mysterious 18%
sad 15%
reflective 7%
Pace
slow 45%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Character: 29% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 41% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 62% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
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Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Addiction, AlcoholismModerate
Drug abuse, Misogyny, Animal cruelty512 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316511421
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orbit
Publication date: 15 August 2017
Description
Perfect for fans of Mark Lawrence and R Scott Bakker, The Court of Broken Knives is the explosive debut by one of grimdark fantasy's most exciting new voices.It is the richest empire the world has ever known, and it is also doomed -- but only one ...
Community Reviews Summary of 439 reviews
Moods
adventurous 78%
tense 47%
challenging 31%
emotional 21%
mysterious 18%
sad 15%
reflective 7%
Pace
slow 45%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Character: 29% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 41% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 62% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Addiction, AlcoholismModerate
Drug abuse, Misogyny, Animal cruelty