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Senlin Ascends (The Books of Babel, #1)

Josiah Bancroft
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Senlin Ascends (The Books of Babel, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018

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Josiah Bancroft

Senlin Ascends (The Books of Babel, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

448

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Tower Of Babel • Steampunk Fantasy

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16-18 years

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Super Short Summary

Senlin Ascends by Josiah Bancroft follows a mild-mannered headmaster, Thomas Senlin, as he embarks on a perilous journey to find his missing wife within the mysterious, labyrinthine Tower of Babel. Facing numerous challenges and strange inhabitants, Thomas's quest tests his resolve and ingenuity.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

35,683 ratings

80%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Josiah Bancroft's Senlin Ascends receives praise for its imaginative world-building and compelling protagonist. Critics highlight Bancroft's eloquent prose and intricate plotting. However, some reviewers note that the pacing can be uneven, with certain sections feeling overly drawn out. Overall, it is highly recommended for fans of steampunk and fantasy genres.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Senlin Ascends (The Books of Babel, #1)?

Readers who enjoy intricate world-building and character-driven stories will be captivated by Josiah Bancroft’s Senlin Ascends. Fans of unconventional fantasy like China Miéville’s Perdido Street Station or the explorative journey of Patrick Rothfuss’s The Name of the Wind will find this enigmatic tale of ascension equally enthralling.

4.3

35,683 ratings

80%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

448

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Tower Of Babel • Steampunk Fantasy

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16-18 years

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