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Cover of Emperor of Thorns

Emperor of Thorns

Mark Lawrence (2012)

SubgenreFantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingHard R
Pages435 (Chunky (400-600))
Setting
CSM age18+
Goodreads4.22/5 (58098)
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Content levels

ViolenceGraphic
Sexual contentModerate
LanguageStrong

Trigger warnings

Graphic ViolenceMurderDeathWarViolenceNecromancy

Positive tags

QuestRedemption ArcHigh Angst

Hero archetypes

AntiheroDark Lord / TyrantMorally Gray Hero

Protagonist archetypes

Vengeance-DrivenVillain Protagonist

Tropes

AntiheroDark LordNecromancyMorally Gray ProtagonistEmpirePolitical IntrigueGrimdarkVillain RedemptionWarQuest

Themes

Power and CorruptionAmbitionMoral AmbiguityViolence and ConsequenceEmpire BuildingDestiny vs ChoiceRevenge

Synopsis

Desiring to be emperor of the Broken Empire, young King Jorg Ancrath of the seven nations must face an adversary standing in his way, a necromancer unlike any he has ever challenged -- a figure hated and feared even more than himself: the Dead King.

Tags

Grimdark FantasyDark FantasyEpic Fantasy