The Lions of Al-Rassan
by Guy Gavriel Kay
Taste attributes: fantasyhistoricalwarromancefresh & originalunsavouryheavyimaginarybig & variedemotive & stirringfish out of water/culture clashdeep rivalryinjustice/tragedy/vengeance
Boxlist takeOtherworldly and moving: a weighty fantasy novel, dark rather than wholesome. Best if you like stories that hit hard.
Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: dark · Weight: heavy · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: balanced · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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4.3 / 5
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About This Book
The ruling Asharites of Al-Rassan have come from the desert sands, but over centuries, seduced by the sensuous pleasures of their new land, their stern piety has eroded. The Asharite empire has splintered into decadent city-states led by warring petty kings.
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- Guy Gavriel Kay
- Published
- 1995
- Pages
- 586
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