Tongues of Serpents (Temeraire, #6)
Tongues of Serpents (Temeraire, #6)
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Australia • Napoleonic Era
2010
Adult
14+ years
Super Short Summary
Tongues of Serpents by Naomi Novik is the sixth book in the Temeraire series. It follows Captain Will Laurence and his dragon, Temeraire, as they navigate political tensions and challenges in Australia. The story focuses on exploration, survival, and complex relations between humans and dragons.
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Review Roundup
Naomi Novik's Tongues of Serpents delivers rich historical fantasy and continues to develop its beloved characters, but some readers find the plot pacing slower than previous installments. The vivid descriptions and immersive world-building remain intact, though the storyline feels more subdued compared to earlier books in the series.
Who Should Read Tongues of Serpents (Temeraire, #6)?
Readers who enjoy Tongues of Serpents by Naomi Novik are fans of historical fantasy with a strong sense of adventure. Comparable to admirers of Patrick O’Brian’s Master and Commander and Anne McCaffrey’s Dragonriders of Pern, this book appeals to those who love detailed alternate histories and richly built dragon lore.
24,662 ratings
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Novel • Fiction
Australia • Napoleonic Era
2010
Adult
14+ years
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