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Prince of Thorns

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011

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Mark Lawrence

Prince of Thorns

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011
Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

The Broken Empire • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Prince of Thorns by Mark Lawrence follows Prince Honorous Jorg Ancrath, who, after witnessing his family's brutal murder, joins a band of brigands and becomes consumed by a quest for revenge against the men responsible, navigating a postapocalyptic world rife with violence, sorcery, and betrayal. This book contains graphic depictions of violence and non-consensual acts.

Dark

Gritty

Suspenseful

Mysterious

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.0

130,373 ratings

68%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Mark Lawrence's Prince of Thorns has captivated audiences with its dark, gritty narrative and complex protagonist. Readers appreciate the unconventional storytelling and rich world-building. However, some criticize its graphic content and morally ambiguous characters. Overall, this grimdark fantasy offers a distinctive, if controversial, addition to the genre.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Prince of Thorns?

Readers who enjoy dark, gritty fantasy with complex antiheroes and morally ambiguous narratives will be captivated by Prince of Thorns by Mark Lawrence. Fans of George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones or Joe Abercrombie's The Blade Itself will find similar themes of power, revenge, and survival in a brutal world.

4.0

130,373 ratings

68%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

The Broken Empire • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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