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Quillifer

Walter Jon Williams
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Quillifer

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017

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Walter Jon Williams

Quillifer

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

544

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Action & Adventure
Setting

Eferum • Medieval Fantasy World

Topic
Military & War

World History
Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Quillifer by Walter Jon Williams follows a young man's adventures as he rises from humble beginnings to navigate a world of politics, war, and personal growth. Set in a richly detailed fantasy realm, the story explores themes of ambition, resilience, and the complexities of power and influence.

Adventurous

Humorous

Fantastical

Playful

Romantic

Reviews & Readership

4.1

1,395 ratings

74%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Quillifer by Walter Jon Williams is praised for its rich world-building and the charismatic, roguish protagonist. Readers appreciate the clever, witty dialogue and intricate plot. However, some find the pacing uneven, with lengthy descriptive passages slowing down the narrative. Overall, it's an engaging start to a promising series for fans of epic fantasy.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Quillifer?

A reader who enjoys Quillifer by Walter Jon Williams likely appreciates swashbuckling tales, rich world-building, and witty protagonists. Fans of Patrick Rothfuss’s The Name of the Wind and Scott Lynch's The Lies of Locke Lamora would find the adventurous and clever storytelling engaging.

4.1

1,395 ratings

74%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

544

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Action & Adventure
Setting

Eferum • Medieval Fantasy World

Topic
Military & War

World History
Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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