The Aeronaut's Windlass by Jim Butcher

The Aeronaut's Windlass

The Cinder Spires #1

Jim Butcher

630 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous medium-paced
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For fans of gripping adventures, steam-powered fantasy, and high-stakes action, The Aeronaut's Windlass by Jim Butcher is a captivating read that will transport you to a world of airships, magic, and mystery, where the boundaries between science and wonder blur in a richly imagined Steampunk universe.

Community Reviews

4.05
based on 3,994 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 99%

funny: 42%

tense: 36%

mysterious: 31%

emotional: 17%

lighthearted: 16%

dark: 14%

hopeful: 11%

inspiring: 10%

challenging: 8%

reflective: 2%

relaxing: 2%

sad: 2%

informative: 1%


Pace

29% of readers chose fast
61% of readers chose medium
9% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

33% of readers chose Plot
59% of readers chose A mix
7% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

60% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
26% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

89% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

63% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

23% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
55% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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