Fantasy
How to Rule an Empire and Get Away with It
2020·387 pages
Notker, a cynical actor and liar, is thrust into a role to save an empire under siege, blending wit and deception in a darkly funny fantasy.
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Notker, a cynical actor and liar, is thrust into a role to save an empire under siege, blending wit and deception in a darkly funny fantasy.
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It seems that the empire needs him — or someone who looks a lot like him — for a role that will call for the performance of a lifetime. At least it will guarantee fame, fortune, and immortality. If it doesn’t kill him first. In the follow up to the acclaimed Sixteen Ways to Defend a Walled City, K. J. Parker has created one of fantasy’s greatest heroes, and he might even get away with it.
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What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Brief mentions of sexual themes; no explicit scenes depicted.
Violence & gore
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Frequent violence with graphic siege warfare scenes; intense but not extreme.
Profanity
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Mild profanity present but not frequent or severe.
Substance use
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Occasional alcohol use mentioned; not a central theme.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation present.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Witchcraft / occult
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No witchcraft or occult themes present.
Political content
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Strong political commentary on leadership, power, and society woven throughout.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide themes present.
Sexual assault
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No sexual assault or coercion depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Depictions of systemic suffering due to war and siege; not graphic.
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