The Fall of the Kings by Delia Sherman, Ellen Kushner

528 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous slow-paced
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This stunning follow-up to Ellen Kushner's cult-classic novel, Swordspoint, is set in the same world of labyrinthine intrigue, where sharp swords and even sharper wits rule. Against a rich tapestry of artists and aristocrats, students, strumpets, ...

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Community Reviews

3.54
based on 429 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 60%

emotional: 60%

mysterious: 60%

dark: 46%

tense: 46%

challenging: 33%

reflective: 13%

funny: 6%

informative: 6%

sad: 6%


Pace

53% of readers chose medium
46% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

14% of readers chose Plot
64% of readers chose A mix
21% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

61% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

53% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

46% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
38% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

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